Beans are an excellent plant source of protein and complex carbohydrates, and also contains many useful trace elements that makes it a welcome product for those who monitor their nutrition. In most cases, legumes require prior soaking and long cooking. In this case, thanks the use of a slow cooker these disadvantages become insignificant. Black beans are more caloric and satisfying than white and red varieties and initially has a touch of smoked taste, which in this dish is additionally emphasized by smoked turkey. Particular Spice for salting gives piquancy to the taste – must wrap them in gauze and in no case do not interfere in the dish, otherwise the taste will be too saturated. Nutritional value of one servings: (total 6) Calories 487, total fat 12 g, saturated fat g., proteins 8 g., carbohydrates 57 g., fiber g., cholesterol mg., натрий мг., сахар г. 
Time: 6 час. 15 min Difficulty: easy Portions: 6 The recipes use dimensional capacity: 1 cup (tbsp.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml 1/2 cup (tbsp.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cups (st.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1 teahouse spoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 2 heads of red onion, cut in half
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil
- 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, mashed
- 1 tbsp. l flour
- 450 gr dry black beans Preto, sort, rinse and to dry
- 1 (0.8-0.9 kg.) Smoked turkey drumstick
- 2 tbsp. l spices for salting, tie in gauze
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and / or lime wedges, for decoration (optional)
Recipes with similar ingredients: red onion, carrots, garlic, flour, black beans, preto, turkey, seasoning for pickling vegetables, red pepper flakes, cilantro, sour cream, lime
Recipe preparation:
- Set aside half the onion, cut the rest. In big in a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sprinkle chopped onions, carrots and garlic; sprinkle with flour and stir fry for about 5 minutes. before receiving light brown hue. Add 2 tbsp. l water and scrape off everything cakes from the bottom of the pan. Transfer vegetables with juices to slow cooker. Add beans, turkey, a bag of spices for salting, flakes of red pepper and 8 tbsp. water. Close the lid and cook 6 hours on low.
- Pull out the turkey and disassemble the meat into fibers; support him warm. Remove from the slow cooker about 2 tbsp. beans and punch in a blender to a smooth consistency (or partially beat with using a hand blender). Return the meat and beans back to the soup and season it with salt and pepper.
- Finely chop the deferred half of the onion. Pour the soup over deep cups and sprinkle with cilantro and chopped onions. Optional garnish with sour cream and lime.
