Small National Organic Chickpeas

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Cultivated in the hills of Lake Trasimeno. With a characteristic flavor and easy to cook, they have an external film that remains non-existent.
Weight: 500 g / 1 kg / 2 kg
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Organic Gass Peas from Umbria

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Grass peas are ancient legumes that have always been cultivated. They contain little fat, but a high protein content so as to be considered the meat of the poor. Like all legumes, they need to be soaked for 12 hours, rinsed thoroughly and cooked with aromatic herbs for about an hour and a half. They have a sweetish taste and are well suited to be used in soups with onions, cabbage or aromatic herbs such as thyme and tarragon.
Weight: 500 g / 1 kg / 2 kg
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Organic Trasimeno Bean

White Monochromatic
Hand picked

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A typical product of the Lake Trasimeno area, it was called "the rice of the lake" due to its light monochromatic color and small size, which still distinguish it today. It has a delicate taste and uniform cooking. The cultivation is carried out in full respect of the environment. The cook's advice: simply rinse and boil it in plenty of water for about 45 minutes. It is ideal to savor it plain, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. You can prepare tasty courses such as bruschetta, bean and truffle soup, stuffed ravioli, taglioni with bean.
Weight: 250 g / 500 g / 2 kg
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Organic Trasimeno Bean

Colored Polychromatic
Hand picked

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Typical product of the Trasimeno area, it has an intense taste and a slightly herbaceous flavour. The polychromatic coloring of the bean is synonymous with biodiversity, which is also why it has become a Slow Food Umbria Presidium. The cook's advice: due to its small size, it is sufficient to rinse and boil it in plenty of water for about 45 minutes. Ideal is natural seasoned with good extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and a clove of garlic. You can prepare tasty courses such as bruschetta, bean and truffle soup, stuffed ravioli, taglioni with bean.
Weight: 250 g / 500 g / 2 kg
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Trasimeno Bean

A special packaging for
"Il Perugino 2023"

Colored Polychromatic
Hand picked

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On the occasion of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the death of Perugino (1523-2023) we have created a special package dedicated to the "Divine Painter" of the Renaissance. In these Umbrian lands of Trasimeno, the master was born, created his masterpieces and drew inspiration for his ideal and gentle landscapes, where nature is in total harmony with the characters. In these same places, Bittarelli cultivates the Fagiolina, a typical product of the Trasimeno area. This small traditional legume has an intense taste and a slightly herbaceous flavour. The polychromatic coloring of the bean is synonymous with biodiversity, which is also why it has become a Slow Food Umbria Presidium. The cook's advice: due to its small size, it is sufficient to rinse and boil it in plenty of water for about 45 minutes. The ideal is to taste it plain, seasoned with good extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and a clove of garlic. You can prepare tasty courses such as bruschetta, bean and truffle soup, stuffed ravioli, taglioni with bean.
Weight: 250 g / 500 g
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Lentils from Umbria

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Rich in fiber, mineral salts and vitamins, lentils are the oldest legume cultivated by man. The first traces of their existence date back as far as 7000 BC. they are legumes belonging to the Papilionaceae family. This food easily replaces a complete meal, providing proteins and vitamins and also improving health conditions and therefore disease resistance. They don't need soaking and are excellent stewed.
Weight: 250 g / 500 g / 2 kg
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Organic Cannellini Beans

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Introduced after the discovery of America, it has become a typical legume in Tuscany and is now widespread everywhere. With an elongated shape and a very light color, it is rich in starches, fibers and lecithin which prevents cholesterol. Versatile due to its consistency and subtle flavour, it is used for soups, creams with cod and prawns or simply with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil, also try "all'uccelletto". Before cooking, soaking is required for 8-12 hours.
Weight: 500 g / 2 kg
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Organic Borlotti Beans

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Legume imported following the discovery of America, it replaced the European species, because it is easier to grow and more productive and today it is widespread everywhere. Rich in proteins, combined with whole grains, it is ideal for obtaining a dish with a high nutritional value. It is used for soups, creams or boiled and dressed like a salad. The strong flavor goes well with red meats but also with fish. Before cooking, soaking is required for 8-12 hours.
Weight: 500 g / 2 kg
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