Black beans baby finger food

Black Beans for Baby (Puree and BLW)

Learn how to serve black beans for baby—whether from a can or cooked from dry—with these easy ideas for finger foods and bean puree.

Black Beans for Baby

Beans are one of the most affordable, nutritious plant-based proteins around, and they are—fortunately for us!—so easy to prepare for kids of all ages. My girls are a little obsessed with black beans, so we use them weekly. I’m going to share my favorite easy methods for serving beans to babies and toddlers, including as a puree, finger food, and baby-led-weaning style.

And at the end of the post, be sure to check out my favorite recipes featuring beans.

Bean Puree

You can transform any cooked bean, including black beans, pinto beans, and garbanzo beans, into a puree. All you need to do is blend the beans very smooth in a blender with as much liquid as it takes to move the mixture easily.

Then, you can serve it as a Stage 1 baby food or use it together with other purees as a Stage 2 or 3 baby food. It’s particularly great mixed with Sweet Potato Baby Food and Avocado Puree.

Beans for Baby-Led Weaning

You can mash any fully cooked beans onto a spoon or a stick of lightly toasted bread so baby can self-feed BLW style. This is an easy way to let them feed themselves.

And once they are able to pick up smaller pieces of food, they can pick up the beans with their finger.

Ingredients You Need

To make black beans for baby, you can start with purchased cooked beans in a BPA-free can (if possible) or carton. Or you can cook them from dry at home. I love to make them in my Instant Pot or slow cooker, since all you need is water, and the machine does the rest.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s the basic info on how to prepare beans at home for baby:

If starting with cooked beans in a carton or can, drain them in a colander. Rinse them to remove the liquid that was in the can. This helps to freshen them and also remove excess salt. Warm slightly and add seasoning as desired.
To cook from dry, add beans to a slow cooker or pressure cooker with some garlic and water. Cook according to this easy black bean recipe. Drain.
To serve as a finger food, mash just slightly.
To puree, add beans to a blender and blend until smooth, adding a little liquid at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

How to Add Flavor to Black Beans

You can add a range of seasonings and other foods to black beans to make them more flavorful. Here are some favorites:

Cumin
Chili powder
Oregano
Sweet Potato Baby Food, Avocado Puree, quinoa, mild salsa, mild guacamole, sour cream

How to Store

You can store beans for baby in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can babies eat black beans?

Yes, babies can eat well-cooked black beans as a puree, mashed onto toast or a spoon as a BLW food, or as a finger food.

How do I introduce black beans to my baby?

You can start with a small amount of pureed black beans or for an older baby, offer slightly mashed beans as a finger food.

Are black beans hard for babies to digest?

When cooked until soft, they should be easy for babies to digest. You may have some gas, which could simply be a reaction to a new-to-baby food.

Best Tips for Success

Start with cooked beans from a can, carton, or that you’ve cooked from dry. If using canned or beans from a carton, drain and rinse them before using to freshen and remove salt.
To puree, blend with water or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock.
To serve as a BLW-food, mash beans onto a lightly toasted stick of toast or spoon so they can self-feed.
To serve as a finger food, mash slightly and let baby self-feed.
Add flavor from seasonings as you like.

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Cuisine American

Course Baby Food

Calories 57kcal

Servings 4

▢ 1 cup black beans (fully cooked)
▢ 2-4 tablespoons water or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock (optional)
▢ ⅛ teaspoon cumin, oregano, or chili powder (optional)

To make black bean puree:

Add the beans to a blender. Blend, adding 1 tablespoon water (or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock) at a time to reach the desired consistency. I usually add ¼ cup.

To serve black beans BLW Style:

Add optional seasoning as desired. Mash beans onto a lightly toasted stick of toast or spoon so they can self-feed.

To serve black beans as finger food:

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Storage Containers

You can store beans for baby in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Start with cooked beans from a can, carton, or that you’ve cooked from dry. If using canned or beans from a carton, drain and rinse them before using to freshen and remove salt.
Try this easy Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Black Bean recipe to start with dry beans.
To puree, blend with water or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock. Then, you can serve it as a Stage 1 baby food, or use it together with other purees as a Stage 2 or 3 baby food. It’s particularly great mixed with Sweet Potato Baby Food and Avocado Puree.
To serve as a BLW food, mash beans onto a lightly toasted stick of toast or spoon so they can self-feed.
To serve as a finger food, mash slightly and let baby self-feed.
Add flavor from seasonings as you like.

Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 153mg, Fiber: 4g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg

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Beans Recipe for Baby | Baby Led Weaning Recipes

Need a beans recipe for baby? Use this easy and flexible baby led weaning recipe for Baby Bean Bites to introduce your little one to a tasty, plant-based protein option.

If you are reading this blog, you likely have little ones.

If you have little ones you know that feeding them is a great joy, but can also be a challenge.

Encouraging parents to introduce beans for baby early on has always been a goal of mine.

This BLW recipe with beans does the trick.

Are Beans Okay for My Baby?

At around 6 months, babies can (and should be) introduced to complementary foods.

Of course, they need to be developmentally ready for solids and interested.

Complementary foods add nutrients baby can’t receive from breastmilk alone, hence, the word “complementary.”

Ideally, you’ll want to select foods that are nutrient-rich because your baby’s brain, body and bones are “nutrient-hungry.”

When baby starts on first foods, her digestive system needs to adapt. Moving from a liquid diet to a solid food diet requires more digestion.

Often, parents use fruits, vegetables, fortified cereals and meat to make sure foods are packed with nutrition during this phase. ’

[Related: Food for Baby Led Weaning]

At about 8 months, most babies are ready for beans.

Their digestive systems are used to more complex foods and they are ready for the next step.

At my house, we have reached the stage where my baby is no longer interested in eating something that I am offering to her from a spoon.

She’s ready to self-feed.

She prefers to eat what she can pick up off her tray all on her own, after she has poked, prodded and squashed it.

Keeping her interested in the food on her tray can be a challenge, particularly when her older sister is home to distract her.

Bean Recipes for Babies

I generally advise moms to begin with beans sometime in the first year, after some tolerance has been established to grains, meats and veggies.

I came up with this recipe incorporating beans for baby, called Baby Bean Bites, and they seem to do the trick, for now.

Baby Bean Bites are small and soft enough so baby can handle feeding themselves.

They are full of nutritious ingredients.

Something else I really love about these pint size bites, is just that, their size.

I cringe when food is wasted, so when my little one only takes a small bite of her meal and tosses the rest on the floor, it can be a tad frustrating.

With these little bites, there isn’t a whole lot of waste even if a few crumbs get thrown overboard.

Baby Bean Bites: A Great BLW Recipe

Let’s talk about the ingredients.

These bites are very customizable. You can toss in a variety of different vegetables and still have the same end result.

For this version, I decided to use a few of my daughter’s favorite ingredients: sweet potato, green peas and white navy beans.

A grated or mashed carrot, squash or potato could work in place of the sweet potato. Edamame, broccoli, corn or lima beans in place of the green peas.

Chickpeas or black beans instead of navy beans.

The navy beans were cooked from dry, but canned would work out fine as well.

Look for those that have no salt added and are packaged in a BPA free can.

Don’t forget to drain and rinse the beans before using.

Most of the ingredients in this recipe are sources of fiber. The beans, peas and quinoa also provide protein and are sources of iron.

These plant based sources of iron are not as easily absorbed as the iron that comes from animal sources. You’ll want to include an ingredient that is high in vitamin C (such as peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato) in the bean bites.

Or, serve a side dip to help the iron to be absorbed.

Serving these bean bites with some tomato sauce on the side for dipping would be a great way to incorporate some vitamin C.

These little bites are full of nutrition and a nice option if you have embarked on Baby-Led Weaning or are simultaneously introducing the spoon and self-feeding.

It felt great watching my daughter gobble up 4 in a row. I hope your little one likes them too!

Other Baby Led Weaning Starter Foods

I’m often asked what other foods can be used for baby led weaning or self-feeding. I think the biggest rule of thumb is to make whatever you choose a nutrient-rich option.

Here are some of my favorite first foods using either BLW or a self-feeding approach:

avocado (omega-3 fats, vitamin E)
meats (iron, zinc, vitamin B12)
soft fruits (potassium, fiber, vitamin C)
soft, cooked veggies (vitamin A, fiber, potassium)
soft, cooked fish such as salmon (omega-3 fats, protein)
whole milk plain yogurt
banana
cooked sweet potato
cooked pumpkin and other squash

Is It Okay to Use Black Beans for Baby Led Weaning?

Yes! The beauty of this recipe is that you can substitute any type of bean.

Use black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans or even garbanzo beans.

You can make veggie substitutions, too.

This recipe for baby led weaning allows you great flexibility!

Ingredients

1 cup navy beans
½ medium sweet potato, cubed and cooked
¼ cup quinoa, cooked
¼ cup green peas, cooked
1 tbsp tahini
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Pulse ingredients until combined and the mixture starts to stick together, be careful not to over do it, pureeing the ingredients will make them hard to work with.

Using a small spoon, measure out 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll into a ball.

Place on the baking tray and press down lightly to form a patty.

Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip the bites and bake for another 10 minutes.

Allow the bites to cool before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

This is an estimation of nutritional content.

Need More Help with Starting Solids?

If you’re starting solids with your baby, check out The Smart Mom’s Guide to Starting Solids where you will get the guidance you need to nourish and nurture your baby in the first year.

Available on Amazon and where ever you buy books.

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Check out PrePear! It will help you meal plan, come up with new recipes, create your own cookbook of recipes, and even create a grocery list and order items off the app!

This post was originally published in August 2017 | Updated on September 20, 2020.

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Today, there are about 90 varieties of beans. One of these species is black bean, which is considered a unique and uncommon plant. From the point of view of nutritional and healing properties, this product differs in many respects from the usual varieties.

Contents:

How black beans differ from regular beans
Composition and calorie content
Useful properties of black beans
General benefits
For women
For men
During pregnancy
During breastfeeding
For children
When losing weight
Black beans in medicine
Application in cosmetology
Harm and contraindications
How to choose and store black beans
What can be prepared from black beans: recipes0008
Soup
Salad
How to cook
Interesting facts about beans

So, this plant is characterized by black pods and fruits. Outwardly, they look like dirty or damaged. The taste of such beans is a little sweet, a feature is a slightly smoked flavor. Black beans are widely used in cooking and are an excellent addition to meat, vegetable, fish dishes, soups.

How black beans differ from regular beans

Black beans, unlike white beans, have a softer texture and a sweetish aftertaste. It is a source of protein. So, in white beans there are about 7 g of protein per 100 g of product, and in black - almost 9 g for the same number of fruits.

According to nutritionists, the composition of black beans is the closest to food of animal origin, so it is an excellent substitute for people who for some reason do not eat meat products.

There are also more carbohydrates in black beans than in the white variety. And this means that such a product saturates the body better. Such complex carbohydrates are more slowly cleaved, enter the bloodstream gradually, which does not lead to the secretion of insulin, as with the use of confectionery. This suggests that even with the daily use of black beans in the diet, there is no excess weight gain. This variety is enriched with coarse plant fibers that contribute to the normal functioning of the intestines.

Black legumes contain components that stop the development of atherosclerosis, which is the main cause of strokes and heart attacks. So, only 200 g of black beans can provide the body with a daily intake of potassium, manganese, iron, magnesium and zinc.

White beans are characterized by a large amount of fiber. This product is the least high-calorie and is quickly absorbed by the body. One glass of such beans is enough to meet the needs of a person in fiber.

Composition and Calories

Black beans have been proven to be one of the healthiest plant-based foods in most studies. It contains a large number of trace elements, the list of which exceeds twenty substances. The main elements are zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Potassium protects against the development of puffiness, strengthens the vascular walls, and reduces the load on the cardiovascular system. Black beans cleanse the body of toxins, remove cholesterol, take part in the dissolution of kidney stones. Regular use of this product improves brain function, protects against premature aging.

The shell of beans contains flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B, E, PP, K.

Some elements in black beans belong to the group of heavy metals that can harm the body. Therefore, it is important to subject it to heat treatment before use. This will help remove harmful substances. However, as a result of heat treatment, the calorie content of the product decreases, and the number of useful elements is also reduced.

This plant has a high calorie content compared to other varieties. 100 g of black beans contains 315 kcal.

Benefits of black beans

General benefits

Black beans are high in protein. So, a cup of this product has 35% of the protein required for consumption during the day. Due to the content of calcium, the product supports the health of hair, nails, bones, as well as muscle fibers. Due to the presence of amino acids, the product is recommended for older people, women who are carrying a baby, and athletes.

Black beans are widely used in the field of nutrition. This culture is great for people who want to lose weight. It enhances metabolic processes, has a relatively low glycemic index. Therefore, it can be used by people who are obese or have a disease such as diabetes. The composition of this plant controls the balance of carbohydrates, due to this, saccharides are converted into energy, and not into fat, which is deposited on the waist and hips.

In addition, black beans are great for fighting edema by helping to remove excess fluid from the body. Iron helps with heart disorders, cleanses blood vessels, and reduces the risk of blood clots.

For women

As already mentioned, black beans are very useful for women's health, primarily because they help to get rid of excess weight.

The B vitamins in this product are of great benefit to the female body, they are a source of youth and beauty. In combination with certain vitamins and minerals, this product can improve skin tone, remove toxins, make skin and nails healthy, and normalize the functioning of the nervous system.

For men

The benefits of eating black beans for men are also undeniable. Legumes of this variety help to improve the sexual function of a man, increase potency, as well as the quality of sperm. This product is an important element for the prevention of prostatitis. In addition, black beans are considered an excellent product for gaining muscle mass.

During pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is important for a woman to eat right to ensure good health, normal growth and development of the baby. Beans will help replenish the level of iron in the blood of a pregnant woman, maintain a normal level of hemoglobin. Since legumes of this variety contain fiber in their composition, the body removes toxins better, which reduces the occurrence of symptoms of toxicosis in the morning. With the regular use of black beans in pregnant women, intestinal function normalizes, so the body will be protected from such an unpleasant problem as constipation.

Vitamins of group B will protect the nervous system of the future mother from unnecessary stress, and also help to alleviate the manifestations of seizures, which often occur in the third trimester.

Another important feature of black beans during pregnancy is the mild diuretic effect of the product. And this suggests that the body of a pregnant woman will be protected from the development of edema, which is especially common in the last months of gestation.

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When breastfeeding

Legumes are often not on the list of allowed foods during breastfeeding because the baby may experience colic and bloating. If you adhere to the correct introduction of dishes based on legumes into the diet, you can greatly diversify the menu of a nursing woman and at the same time enrich the body with many useful components.

Black beans help to strengthen the body in the postpartum period. In addition, this legume increases the production of breast milk, enriching it with a complex of vitamins and minerals. Beans in the diet of a breastfeeding woman should be introduced gradually, making sure that the child does not have allergic reactions and problems with the digestive system.

The first tasting of this product is recommended 4 months after the birth of the child, and first you need to eat green beans.

For children

Black bean proteins are very similar in composition to animal proteins, which is very important for children who do not eat meat and milk. This product is the most high-calorie of all varieties, so its inclusion in the children's diet will help the baby recover faster after illnesses. Black beans contain a lot of folic acid, which is required for blood formation.

You can start adding beans to your baby's menu from the age of eight months. However, it is important to take into account the recommendations of the doctor and monitor the reaction of the baby. Young children do not have enough enzymes that can digest the oligosaccharides contained in beans, so colic may occur when eating mature seeds of the culture. Older children may also experience such discomfort if they eat a large portion of the dish. Such beans should not be given to children in the chronic course of gastritis with an increased level of acidity, ulcers of the digestive organs, pancreatitis, and also in the case of chronic cholecystitis.

When losing weight

Most women, wanting to get an ideal figure, resort to various diets. The use of beans for weight loss will help to achieve the goal without tormenting the body with hunger.

This product contains many useful substances. This culture will help not only get rid of excess weight, but also bring great health benefits. The composition of the beans contains components that are very important in losing weight and improving health. First of all, we are talking about a large amount of lean protein. In addition, it contains vitamins such as A, C, E, group B, amino acids and organic acids. Also, beans are rich in minerals. Its components reduce the level of glucose and cholesterol, which allows you to control weight.

One of the important benefits of this plant is its insoluble fiber. In a glass of beans there is a daily norm of this ingredient. Fiber improves digestion, helps to get rid of constipation, cleansing the intestines from toxins and toxic substances. In addition, black beans are characterized by a high content of folic acid, which replenishes the daily human need for this vitamin. This component is especially important when losing weight to protect the skin.

Black beans in medicine

This variety of legumes is the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Its plant fibers promote the excretion of cholesterol, have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver due to the choleretic effect.
Black beans are included in some therapeutic diets. It is also useful for people with thin capillaries. The product makes the walls of blood vessels more dense and increases blood circulation. This quality is important for people who often have cold limbs.
Folic acid and B vitamins in beans play an important role in the normal functioning of the nervous system, they prevent insomnia and apathy.
Black bean is used to lower blood pressure. If you add fresh vegetables to such a dish, you can strengthen your immunity.
Certain components of beans are used in the manufacture of medicines used in the fight against tumors of the large intestine. The principle of action of such substances is based on the fact that with their help the blood circulation is blocked and the destruction of cancer cells begins.

For diabetes
When blood sugar levels are high, it is especially important to include nutrients in the diet that are gradually broken down into glucose. Beans in this case are considered a source of vegetable protein and carbohydrates, which are slowly broken down. Such properties of black beans are very necessary for people suffering from diabetes and having problems with being overweight. With diabetes, beans can be consumed no more than three times a week. It can be included in the menu as a separate dish, or it can be consumed as a side dish or as a substitute for meat.

To reduce the time it takes to cook beans, it is recommended to soak them in cold water all day long or overnight. This procedure allows you to remove from the culture unnecessary oligosaccharides for the body, which can cause disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Important: black bean glycemic index is 30 units.

Use in cosmetology

Black beans are widely used in the field of cosmetology. A mask with the addition of such a product provides the skin with important enzymes that moisturize them and give a rejuvenating effect.

To prepare an effective remedy, you need to grind a small amount of boiled beans with a blender. Add a little olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice to the resulting mass. The finished mask must be applied to the skin of the face and left for 15-20 minutes. After this time, you need to wash off the residue with warm water. Before using this composition, the skin of the face must be cleansed in advance.

This mask is recommended to be used several times a week. After some time, you can notice a pronounced result. Wrinkles are smoothed, while the skin acquires an even and beautiful tone. In addition, a black bean-based mask helps to get rid of various skin diseases.

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Harm and contraindications

Despite the large list of useful properties, black beans still have some contraindications and can harm the human body.

This legume should not be consumed by older people with gastrointestinal problems.
Also, black beans should not be included in the menu of people who have gout, cholecystitis, colitis.
Legumes are not recommended to be introduced into children's diet before the age of two, otherwise their fragile organism will not be able to cope with the complex enzymes contained in beans. The daily rate should not exceed 100 g.

Beans often cause gas and flatulence. Therefore, this type of product should not be abused. To protect the body from such unpleasant sensations, it is recommended to consume black beans with greens and soak them in advance before cooking in a solution with salt.

Black beans are very useful. It must be present in the diet of adults and children. However, it is important to first make sure that there are no contraindications for use. It is also not worth abusing this product, otherwise there will be problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

How to choose and store black beans

When choosing beans on the shelves, it is important to make sure that the product is not damaged by insects.
Black beans must not be cracked.
Packaging must be sealed and protected from moisture.
High quality beans are easy to pour and do not stick together.
Particular attention should be paid to the expiration date of the packaged product. You do not need to buy overdried fruits, as they are of no use.

If you want to buy canned black beans, it is important to check the ingredients of the product. You should find out what additional substances, in addition to the beans themselves, are contained here. It must be remembered that of the additives, except for water and salt with sugar, nothing should be present in the jar. You need to look at the date of manufacture and the duration of storage. It is important to assess the quality of the brine in order to identify low quality products. The brine should not be cloudy, and the legumes themselves should be whole.

If we are talking about beans bought in a store, then such products are stored in sealed packaging, which is protected from humidity, temperature fluctuations and exposure to direct sunlight. In this form, legumes can be stored for about a year.

If black beans are purchased at different times, the remains of the fruit must be stored separately from each other. For storage, it is recommended to use tightly closed containers or cloth bags.

Prepared bean dishes should be stored in special containers at low temperatures. The dish can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days. Black beans can be boiled and stored in the freezer. In this form, it can be stored for up to 6 months.

What can be cooked with black beans: recipes

Stew

You can make a hearty, appetizing stew using black beans. It is prepared quite quickly if the beans are boiled in advance, since all the ingredients are fried for several minutes.

So, it is necessary to prepare green peas 100 g, one onion, 1-2 tomatoes, 200 g black beans and the same amount of zucchini, sweet pepper about 80 g, 50 ml sunflower oil and spices to taste (ground pepper, salt, sweet paprika ), as well as a few cloves of garlic.

It is important to boil the beans in advance until tender. Next, fry the onion in a pan, cut into half rings, then add the zucchini and sweet pepper, chopped into strips. Fry each vegetable for about 4-5 minutes. After that, you need to add peas. Now it remains to add boiled beans and tomatoes to the vegetables, season the dish with spices. After 3-5 minutes of frying, the stew is ready.

Beans with smoked ribs

To prepare beans with smoked ribs, first soak 200 g of black beans for four hours. Smoked pork ribs will be required in the same amount. They should be cut into pieces. After that, it is necessary to drain the water from the beans, add the ribs there, pour a liter of water and cook for an hour.

In the meantime, wrap one onion and one bell pepper in foil and place in the oven to roast for half an hour. In the meantime, fry the onion in oil, add a chopped clove of garlic, red hot pepper, a little parsley and paprika here. Then add tomatoes and simmer for five minutes. Cut the vegetables from the oven into cubes. Drain the water from the beans, add dressing and chopped vegetables to it, salt and mix everything thoroughly. Transfer all these ingredients to a baking dish, pour the liquid in which the black beans were boiled, and bake in the oven for another half hour.

Soup

To make black bean soup, you need 300 g of legumes, one and a half liters of beef broth, two tomatoes, one onion and carrots, herbs, spices to taste.

Beans should be washed several times and soaked for several hours. Then it must be boiled in the broth for at least one and a half hours. Next, you need to add vegetables, diced and cook the dish for about 20 minutes. After that, grind the finished mass with a blender until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. 5 minutes before the readiness to add greens. To make croutons, cut the bread into cubes, salt, add spices to taste, drizzle with olive oil and place in the oven until dry. Serve the finished dish with croutons.

Salad

For a fresh and colorful salad with black beans, you will need to prepare the following ingredients: two cans of beans and sweet corn, a few bell peppers, a couple of tablespoons of chopped onions. You will also need salt, a pinch of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of sugar, half a cup of olive oil, 5 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, chopped greens and an avocado.

Beans with corn must be thoroughly washed and drained. Then add chopped bell pepper and onion. Mix lime juice with olive oil. Also cut the avocado into small pieces. After that, mix all the ingredients, parsley, spices, and then pour oil with lime juice. Mix the salad thoroughly and leave in the refrigerator for half an hour.

How to cook

Before cooking beans, soak them either overnight in cold water or in boiling water for an hour and a half. With the second method, the beans will cook a little longer, but this will not affect the taste of the dish. Of the ingredients, you only need 2. 5 cups of water, a glass of black beans and salt to taste. Soaked fruits must be placed in a saucepan and pour water so that the beans are covered with liquid. The dish should be cooked for about 1.5 hours with the lid open. If necessary, you can add a little more water. A couple of minutes before the readiness to add salt.

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Interesting bean facts

getting powder. A little warm water was added to such a powder and a thin layer was applied to the face so that all wrinkles were filled. In fact, this procedure was a nourishing face mask. The only drawback was that when the skin dried out, the mask began to crack.
As you know, beans are a nutritious food with a good shelf life, so they are often included in the diet of the military. This dish was especially appreciated by Napoleon. He claimed that beans make muscles stronger and increase brain activity.
In Bulgaria there is a holiday dedicated to the day of the beans. On this day, it is customary in the country to shoot from a bean gun and prepare treats from different varieties of this crop.

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benefits and harms, useful properties, use in folk medicine, cosmetology and cooking

Black beans are a plant of the legume family and a unique food product. It is famous for its excellent taste and a large number of useful properties. Consider what are the benefits and harms of black beans, as well as what diseases it treats and whether there are contraindications to its use. 9Ol000

Use in folk medicine

Use in cooking

Use in cosmetology

Rules for storage

Who is contraindicated for

Conclusion

Description and characteristics

The useful qualities of black beans are expressed by the fact that the protein in the vegetable is almost similar in chemical characteristics to animal protein . The plant does not overload the gastrointestinal tract, saturates the body with useful micro and macro elements, vitamins. In addition, beans regulate the level of cholesterol in the blood, which minimizes the risk of damage to the organs of the cardiovascular system. Black beans have been clinically proven to be effective in preventing cancer and diabetes.

The composition of the leguminous plant contains a large amount of vitamins (B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B9, K, P), macronutrients (potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus) and trace elements ( iron, manganese, copper, zinc and selenium).

Black beans - a high-calorie food product : 100 g contains 314 kcal.

Help. There are 31 kcal per 100 g of asparagus beans, 333 kcal for the red variety, and 71 kcal for the green Flajolet.

Benefits for the body

Black beans have a beneficial effect on the state of internal organs and systems :

improves the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, and digestive organs;
prevents the development of gastritis;
stabilizes blood pressure;
maintains the required concentration of hemoglobin in the blood.

For men

Men who regularly consume legumes are less prone to prostate inflammation due to the high percentage of zinc in the composition, which has a beneficial effect on the functions of the organs of the genitourinary system. In addition, doctors believe that black beans improve potency.

For women

Black beans are useful for women at any age, but especially after 40 years when menopause begins. The plant facilitates the course of menopause, reduces the severity of symptoms of the menopausal syndrome (feeling hot and cold, heart palpitations, dizziness). Due to the large amount of vitamins and macronutrients, it helps to preserve youth and beauty.

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Medicinal properties

Useful properties of black beans are varied . They contain macro- and microelements, which have a beneficial effect on the body, the functionality of individual organs and systems :

removes excess liquid;
lowers blood sugar levels;
destroys pathogenic microflora;
accelerates soft tissue healing;
cleanses of toxins and toxins;
normalizes blood cholesterol levels;
reduces weight;
improves the condition of hair and nails;
calms the nervous system.

Gastrointestinal

Gastroenterologists recommend eating black beans for people suffering from chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Legumes contribute to the production of butyric acid, which has a beneficial effect on the gastric mucosa.

In case of diabetes mellitus

Endocrinologists advise people with diabetes to diversify their diet with dishes containing beans . The product lowers blood sugar levels, zinc activates the production of insulin by the pancreas.

Important! The leguminous plant belongs to the means of auxiliary therapy, therefore it is used in combination with the main treatment.

When losing weight

Beans are indispensable in the fight against extra pounds : they help remove toxins from the body, give a feeling of satiety for a long time, protein starts metabolic processes, zinc speeds up the digestion of food. This contributes not only to weight loss, but also to the preservation of the result in the future.

For the cardiovascular system

Black beans are rich in iron, which is involved in the formation of red blood cells and increases hemoglobin. It also contains potassium, which is necessary for the prevention of heart disease.

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Use in folk medicine

Due to their beneficial qualities, black beans are widely used in folk medicine . For example, for the treatment of diabetes, it is advised to take decoctions and tinctures based on bean wings. They help lower blood sugar levels. In addition, tinctures have antibacterial properties, help remove excess fluid from the body, and help dissolve stones in the kidneys and bladder. There is a wide variety of healing recipes based on black beans for diabetes. The most popular of them are presented below.

Tinctures:

Grind bean shells into powder, so that the output is 50 g of powder, pour 400 ml of boiling water, leave overnight in a thermos for infusion. Take tincture ½ cup before meals.
2 tbsp. l. powdered leaves combined with 600 ml of cold water, leave for at least 7 hours. The filtered liquid is taken orally, 200 ml in small portions throughout the day.

The decoction is prepared according to the following scheme:

Add a tablespoon of bean powder to a glass of boiling water.
Send to the steam bath for 20 minutes.
Strain the broth and cool.
Take 3 tbsp. l. three times a day.

Culinary uses

Black beans are used in a wide variety of dishes, especially in Latin American cuisine. The product is so versatile that it is also used as an independent dish, pre-seasoned with spices, and added to salads, sauces, soups. Also, the plant has a fairly affordable cost, which explains its popularity.

Beauty benefits

Black beans are also used in cosmetics. Bean-based masks have a rejuvenating effect : nourish the skin with useful enzymes, moisturize, improve the condition of the epidermis.

To prepare the mask, you need to pass a small amount of boiled beans through a meat grinder . Combine the resulting slurry with olive oil and lemon juice. Apply to pre-cleansed face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash off the rest with warm water. The procedure is repeated every 5-7 days. Creases and wrinkles on the skin will be smoothed out, the face will acquire a beautiful and healthy tone. Additionally, such masks have an antibacterial effect, reduce the number of rashes on the skin.

Storage instructions

To keep black beans as long as possible, it is important to dry them well and remove spoiled . It is necessary to store in a dark, cool place where the temperature is below 7 degrees. If it is not possible to create such conditions, there are other options for storing the plant. The beans must be heated in an oven heated to 90 degrees for several minutes and decomposed into glass jars, closed with airtight lids. After this treatment, the beans can be stored for up to five years.

Beans can be preserved without losing their useful qualities. However, this method is only suitable if you store it for consumption.

Who is contraindicated for

The usefulness of black beans is undeniable, but in some cases they can be harmful to health . There are diseases in which the use of the product is contraindicated. These include intestinal colic, ulcers, gout, increased stomach acidity. Another contraindication is the individual intolerance of the plant.

Beans should not be introduced into a child's diet before the age of two , since the child's body cannot cope with the large amount of enzymes that are present in the vegetable.