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Ayurvedic Dravya · Legume · — kcal / 100g

Black beans

Also known as: black turtle beans

Black beans is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

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Black beans — Ayurvedic Legume & USDA Nutrition

Black beans — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Black beans is a traditional Ayurvedic legume valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak overnight and cook with a strip of kombu or pinch of hing to reduce gas; gentler than kidney beans.

Classical Provenance: Post-classical (New World); modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with cumin, epazote or hing
  • rice and avocado
  • soups with warming spices

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (without soaking and spices)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Black beans

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (172g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Black beans

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Sweet Potato Black Bean RiceLunch · 56 min

Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice

Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm,...

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tray RoastDinner · 52 min

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tray Roast

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tray Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm,...

Black Bean Sweet Potato MasalaLunch · 46 min

Black Bean Sweet Potato Masala

Black Bean Sweet Potato Masala is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook...

Black Bean Sweet Potato StewDinner · 58 min

Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew

Black Bean Sweet Potato Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and ad...

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