My DIL is from Panama and she makes the best black beans! And Lentils! And really, any kind of bean. That's one of the reasons we are trying to grow some new types.
I did not grow up eating beans except green beans, fresh and home canned so I didn't think I would like black beans. I am glad I tasted hers first. Oh, we did occasionally have white navy bean soup and i've always loved that.
I have been wanting to make bean burgers but just have never gotten around to doing it.