La Comandanta Black Beans
Product Title: La Comandanta Black Beans
Main Description: La Comandanta beans are grown on small family farms in Mexico from heirloom seeds passed down through generations. Their Frijolito Negro is an elevated version of the classic black bean, with glossy, jet-black skins and a deep, earthy flavor enhanced by subtle minerality. They turn creamy and silky when cooked without losing their shape, making them a natural choice for chili, soups, stews and salads. TThey’re flavorful enough to stand on their own—with plenty of rice or tortillas to sop up the broth—yet mild enough to play a supporting role. Swap out dried black beans for La Comandanta’s and you’ll see just how good this staple legume can be. Best of all, every box of beans supports Mexican farmers who grow them and the traditional agriculture as a whole, which keeps heritage seeds and farming practices alive for the next generation.
Net Weight: 19.4 ounces
Ingredients: High-Quality Black Beans, Unprocessed Seeds
Place of Origin: Totolapan, Morelos, Mexico
How to Use: These heirloom black beans add a special touch to any recipe that calls for regular ones, like our Black Beans with Bacon and Tequila and Oaxacan Refried Black Beans.
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Banner Title: In Mexico, Milpa Makes Better Beans
Banner Description: Thousands of years ago, indigenous farmers in the Americas figured out that cultivating beans with squash and corn yielded better harvests. You may know this as the “Three Sisters” method, but in the Náhuatl language, it’s Milpa, which translates to “what is sown in the field.” Industrial agriculture has reduced traditional Milpa cultivation to a mere fraction of what it once was—but La Comandanta is bringing it back. They grow all their beans from heirloom seeds using this ancient technique, thus producing the best possible harvest while also replenishing the soil.
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Product Title: La Comandanta Black Beans
Main Description: La Comandanta beans are grown on small family farms in Mexico from heirloom seeds passed down through generations. Their Frijolito Negro is an elevated version of the classic black bean, with glossy, jet-black skins and a deep, earthy flavor enhanced by subtle minerality. They turn creamy and silky when cooked without losing their shape, making them a natural choice for chili, soups, stews and salads. TThey’re flavorful enough to stand on their own—with plenty of rice or tortillas to sop up the broth—yet mild enough to play a supporting role. Swap out dried black beans for La Comandanta’s and you’ll see just how good this staple legume can be. Best of all, every box of beans supports Mexican farmers who grow them and the traditional agriculture as a whole, which keeps heritage seeds and farming practices alive for the next generation.
Net Weight: 19.4 ounces
Ingredients: High-Quality Black Beans, Unprocessed Seeds
Place of Origin: Totolapan, Morelos, Mexico
How to Use: These heirloom black beans add a special touch to any recipe that calls for regular ones, like our Black Beans with Bacon and Tequila and Oaxacan Refried Black Beans.
Vendor asset options for Faith: THIS ONE
Banner Title: In Mexico, Milpa Makes Better Beans
Banner Description: Thousands of years ago, indigenous farmers in the Americas figured out that cultivating beans with squash and corn yielded better harvests. You may know this as the “Three Sisters” method, but in the Náhuatl language, it’s Milpa, which translates to “what is sown in the field.” Industrial agriculture has reduced traditional Milpa cultivation to a mere fraction of what it once was—but La Comandanta is bringing it back. They grow all their beans from heirloom seeds using this ancient technique, thus producing the best possible harvest while also replenishing the soil.
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Title: La Comandanta Black Beans | Milk Street Store
Description: Heirloom black beans grown on small family farms in Mexico with a smooth, creamy texture and subtle minerality.
