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Radicchio
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
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Seasons/Availability
Black Turtle shelling beans are available during the summer and early fall.
Description/Taste
Black Turtle shelling beans offer a dense texture and an earthy, mushroom-like flavor.
Applications
It is a simple but notable fact. One pound of beans cooked generally equals 6 cups of cooked beans. A simple ratio to remember then, is 1 cup of dry beans to 6 cups of water or stock when preparing to cook the beans.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Latin America and Brazilian cuisine especially favor Black Turtle shelling beans and include it in many of their traditional dishes.
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Seasons/Availability
Black Turtle shelling beans are available during the summer and early fall.
Description/Taste
Black Turtle shelling beans offer a dense texture and an earthy, mushroom-like flavor.
Applications
It is a simple but notable fact. One pound of beans cooked generally equals 6 cups of cooked beans. A simple ratio to remember then, is 1 cup of dry beans to 6 cups of water or stock when preparing to cook the beans.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Latin America and Brazilian cuisine especially favor Black Turtle shelling beans and include it in many of their traditional dishes.
