turtle bean
noun [ C ] uk/ˈtɜː.təl ˌbiːn/ us/ˈtɝː.t̬əl ˌbiːn/ (also black bean, black turtle bean)
黑龟豆，黑眉豆，黑芸豆
a small, black bean that can be eaten
The small, shiny black turtle bean is especially popular in Latin American cuisine. 小而亮的黑眉豆在拉美食物中特别受欢迎。
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- The dried turtle beans don't need to be soaked for this recipe.
- The black turtle bean is also popular for making into soups.
- These beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance.
- The black turtle bean has a dense, meaty texture, which makes it popular in vegetarian dishes.
- Black beans: also called turtle beans, these shiny, kidney-shaped, black-skinned legumes are a staple in their native Cuba and in South and Central America.