Eden Organic Black Beans, No Salt Added, 15-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) - S&S $13.87

Quote from Nate650 : Zero fat diet isn't optimal since our bodies need healthy fats. About 70% of our brain is comprised of fat.

Black beans have 3% fat naturally if you don't add any extra oil. Brown rice has 7% fat.

If you eat a whole plant based diet without adding any extra oil or fat you usually average 10% to 15% of total calories from fat. If you add a lot of avocados, nuts, seeds, olives and coconuts your fat % will go much higher.

Olive oil, or any oils are not healthy fats. They are processed foods where all the good stuff is thrown away (fiber, protein, complex carbs, vitamins) and all that is left is unhealthy 100% fat.

Oil is 4000 calories per pound, Vegetables between 100 to 150 calories per pound.

Quote from stailcookie : organic sd sale = 30% more than store brand canned... They are black beans. Unless they are the feature of the recipe, they barely contribute to taste. Kroger/costco seasoned black beans were .69/can when I got a few last week.

Costco sells salted beans, not unsalted. People on restricted salt intake would find this product suitable for their consumption.

Quote from dadab : What is "kombu seaweed" in the ingredients?

Just what is says, it is a seaweed.

I usually make my own beans from scratch but these beans are terrific! Sometimes we don't have time to soak beans and then to cook. These are great and the can is full. Unlike many brands out there that when pour off water you only have 1/2 can. These cans are full.

When making dried beans just be sure not to skip the soaking step. Let them soak for 24 hours or so with a TBSP of acid in the water (like apple cider vinegar) to neutralize the phytic acid.

Quote from Vegan : I like the flavor of the dried beans better than the ones in cans. Even the Eden cans taste blah to me. Overcooked I think. I buy the Eden boxes of black, pinto and kidney beans and make a big batch in the crockpot. Mmm

I do too. Making dried beans in the crockpot is super simple.

Quote from AMiller : Not a good price compared to starting from dried beans. Eden even sells dried organic black beans. Make a huge batch and freeze, it's real simple. Ends up being like 1/4th-1/3rd the cost of these cans.

And your method is not a good price compared to growing your own, I would suppose.

Looked like a great deal, bummer I missed it

Quote from AMiller : When making dried beans just be sure not to skip the soaking step. Let them soak for 24 hours or so with a TBSP of acid in the water (like apple cider vinegar) to neutralize the phytic acid. I do too. Making dried beans in the crockpot is super simple.

Would you mind sharing your recipe?

I'm sad because I was really hoping to see some black bean recipes here this morning. The negrito is my favorite bean....

Pressure cooker: 1 cup soaked black beans, 3 tomatoes, two carrots, 1/2 a bag of frozen corn, 1/2 onion, 1/2 bell pepper. add water to generously cover, about 1 inch depth. season with whatever, bring to pressure, then mid-high heat for 12 minutes.

Crock pot: same as above ingredients, on low over night or 8 hours.

in both recipes you don't absolutely have to soak beans, but then you'll have to add much more water.

As you can tell I'm a guy who isn't too picky. I made these both up myself and have been eating this way for about 4 years. now your turn, especially if you have delicious handed-down recipes!

Quote from duenor : I'm sad because I was really hoping to see some black bean recipes here this morning. The negrito is my favorite bean.... Pressure cooker: 1 cup soaked black beans, 3 tomatoes, two carrots, 1/2 a bag of frozen corn, 1/2 onion, 1/2 bell pepper. add water to generously cover, about 1 inch depth. season with whatever, bring to pressure, then mid-high heat for 12 minutes. Crock pot: same as above ingredients, on low over night or 8 hours. in both recipes you don't absolutely have to soak beans, but then you'll have to add much more water. As you can tell I'm a guy who isn't too picky. I made these both up myself and have been eating this way for about 4 years. now your turn, especially if you have delicious handed-down recipes!

Me too. Your recipe sounds good but maybe a bit of epazote for those who complain about gas.

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
finely chopped onion
1 8-10 ounce frozen corn or fresh if available, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 inch multi grain tortillas (I love Maria and Ricardo
mexican cheese, divided

Makes 8
Take 1 shell, add filling on one half, fold over and place in fry pan and heat until browned and warmed through. Serve with salsa, glac and sour cream. Yummo

Quote from antmanbee : Black beans have 3% fat naturally if you don't add any extra oil. Brown rice has 7% fat. If you eat a whole plant based diet without adding any extra oil or fat you usually average 10% to 15% of total calories from fat. If you add a lot of avocados, nuts, seeds, olives and coconuts your fat % will go much higher. Olive oil, or any oils are not healthy fats. They are processed foods where all the good stuff is thrown away (fiber, protein, complex carbs, vitamins) and all that is left is unhealthy 100% fat. Oil is 4000 calories per pound, Vegetables between 100 to 150 calories per pound.

I'm not sure where you got that information from. Olive oil, if extra virgin, unrefined, organic, and cold pressed, is far from an unhealthy processed food. If you're talking about extra light olive oil which undergoes processing at high heat, then sure, but when people refer to the health benefits of olive oil they are usually referring to the unprocessed extra virgin variety.

There is also very compelling evidence that virgin (unrefined) coconut oil doesn't belong in the category of an unhealthy fat.

Quote from antmanbee : Black beans have 3% fat naturally if you don't add any extra oil. Brown rice has 7% fat. If you eat a whole plant based diet without adding any extra oil or fat you usually average 10% to 15% of total calories from fat. If you add a lot of avocados, nuts, seeds, olives and coconuts your fat % will go much higher. Olive oil, or any oils are not healthy fats. They are processed foods where all the good stuff is thrown away (fiber, protein, complex carbs, vitamins) and all that is left is unhealthy 100% fat. Oil is 4000 calories per pound, Vegetables between 100 to 150 calories per pound.

I'm not sure where you got that information from. Olive oil, if extra virgin, unrefined, organic, and cold pressed, is far from an unhealthy processed food. If you're talking about extra light olive oil which may undergo processing at high heat, then sure, but when people refer to the health benefits of olive oil they are referring to the unprocessed extra virgin variety.

There is also very compelling evidence that virgin (unrefined) coconut oil doesn't belong in the category of an unhealthy fat.

Quote from Nate650 : I'm not sure where you got that information from. Olive oil, if extra virgin, unrefined, organic, and cold pressed, is far from an unhealthy processed food. If you're talking about extra light olive oil which may undergo processing at high heat, then sure, but when people refer to the health benefits of olive oil they are referring to the unprocessed extra virgin variety. There is also very compelling evidence that virgin (unrefined) coconut oil doesn't belong in the category of an unhealthy fat.

Are you or are you not throwing away all the fiber, protein, complex carbs, and vitamins with any kind of oil? It is still pure fat at 4000 cal per lb. Olives are healthy if you do not eat too much as well as coconut and also nuts and seeds. These foods are very rich and are not advisable for most people. If you are very active and athletic and burn a lot of calories then you can eat more these foods, but most people have weight issues and are sedentary.

Black beans are certainly healthy for you. Unless you are cooking them in oil.

Quote from antmanbee : Are you or are you not throwing away all the fiber, protein, complex carbs, and vitamins with any kind of oil? It is still pure fat at 4000 cal per lb. Olives are healthy if you do not eat too much as well as coconut and also nuts and seeds. These foods are very rich and are not advisable for most people. If you are very active and athletic and burn a lot of calories then you can eat more these foods, but most people have weight issues and are sedentary. Black beans are certainly healthy for you. Unless you are cooking them in oil.

No, you're not throwing away all those things with any kind of oil. Extra virgin olive oil for example is high in antioxidants and vitamins E and K. Just because it's "pure fat" doesn't mean it doesn't contain a host of nutrients. Pure fat is high in nutrients, assuming it is minimally processed. Fats I would avoid however are the highly refined vegetable oils such as soybean, cottonseed, corn, canola, safflower, etc.