Two recent recipe requests highlight the versatility of this legume, also called turtle bean.
From the courier-journal.com
The black turtle bean is also popular for making into soups.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The black turtle bean has a dense, meaty texture, which makes it popular in vegetarian dishes, such as the Mexican-American black bean burrito.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The small, shiny black turtle bean is especially popular in Latin American cuisine, though it can also be found in Cajun and Creole cuisines of south Louisiana.
From the en.wikipedia.org
My guest started with the black bean soup from the menu, an inky bowl of broth with al dente turtle beans flavored with lively cilantro.