{"title":"Beans","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"borlotti-beans-produced-by-la-valletta-in-umbria-italy","title":"Borlotti Beans Produced by: La Valletta  in Umbria, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e##0##\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorlotti beans are a large, plump variety of kidney bean distinguished by their pinkish color and characteristic red streaks. La Valletta Borlotti Beans have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried beans must be soaked for 12 hours or overnight, then simmered in water with aromatics until evenly cooked with a firm, yet creamy texture (about one hour). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile and tasty, borlotti beans can be added to soups, stews, or spooned over toast. Stew the beans in tomato sauce and serve over creamy polenta. Add sautéed greens like swiss chard to a bowl of brothy beans. Toss with pasta or make a classic minestrone. Serve as a \u003cem\u003econtorno\u003c\/em\u003e alongside roasted trout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola's Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563296309493,"sku":"CO-Nicolas Marketplace","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/6073\/4130\/files\/la-valletta-borlotti-beans-5eb54eeb.webp?v=1769629863"},{"product_id":"ceci-chickpeas-produced-by-la-valletta-in-umbria-italy","title":"Ceci - Chickpeas Produced by: La Valletta  in Umbria, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e##0##\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickpeas (\u003cem\u003ececi\u003c\/em\u003e) are a precious food of the Mediterranean diet. La Valletta's \u003ci\u003ececi \u003c\/i\u003eare incredibly rich, savory, and satisfying. Their petite size and firm texture adds a delightful bite to every dish when cooked properly, setting them apart from most common garbanzo beans. Grown in Colfiorito, a magnificent plateau nestled in the heart of the Umbria-Marche Apennines, the legumes thrive at an elevation between 800 to 1000 meters above sea level in a terroir naturally rich in organic matter. The beans are vine-dried and harvested between June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried beans must be soaked for 12 hours or overnight, then simmered in water with aromatics until evenly cooked with a firm, yet creamy texture (about two hours). \u003cspan\u003eCook a large pot of ceci and keep on hand for use in soups, salads, stews, and as a side dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a traditional Umbrian dish, La Valletta recommends making a brothy soup of cooked chickpeas flavored with pancetta, sage, and tomato paste. Soak bread slices briefly in the rich bean broth, then top each piece with some beans, a sprinkle of pecorino cheese, and a drizzle of robust extra virgin olive oil. Try making Chickpeas, Beet Greens, and Pork or Chickpea, Tomato, and Broken Pasta Soup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola's Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47563296440565,"sku":"CO-Nicolas Marketplace","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/6073\/4130\/files\/la-valletta-chickpeas-86cf5e46.webp?v=1769629864"}],"url":"https:\/\/wholesaleitalianfood.com\/collections\/beans.oembed","provider":"Wholesale Italian Food","version":"1.0","type":"link"}