Rustic ‘cicerchia ‘ beans

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Sku: ZUP07

Quick Overview

Recent years have seen the reintroduction of this legume, allowing younger generations the chance to enjoy this ancient delicacy. Historically, cicerchia beans were a staple food among peasants due to their hardiness and ability to grow with little water. Panecotto’s® cicerchia beans, grown in Basilicata, are boiled and preserved in their own cooking water with onion, carrot, celery and salt.

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Categories : Soups

Description: Recent years have seen the reintroduction of this legume, allowing younger generations the chance to enjoy this ancient delicacy. Historically, cicerchia beans were a staple food among peasants due to their hardiness and ability to grow with little water. Panecotto’s® cicerchia beans, grown in Basilicata, are boiled and preserved in their own cooking water with onion, carrot, celery and salt.

Ingredients: Dry cicerchie beans, onion, carrots, celery, water, salt

Provenance: Cancellara (PZ), Basilicata, Italy

Packaging: Glass jar

Weight: 314ml – 360g

Shelf life: 12 months

Serving suggestion:  This bean soup is Panecotto’s® signature product. Delicious without the need for further cooking and simply drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, it is also a perfect accompaniment to fresh pasta. The beans can also be pureed and served on crostini with a sprinkling of truffle.

Suggested recipe: Over a low heat, fry some chopped onion in olive oil, add the beans and cook for five minutes. Cook fresh pasta separately and combine.

 

Additional Information

Weight 0.5 kg
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