Among the best known and most widespread legumes in Italy, borlotti beans are characterized by a pinkish brown color with red streaks and an elongated shape. Thanks to the intense flavor, with a sweet and sour nuance, they are delicious for soups, vegetable stews or to accompany salads. They pair equally well with warmer spices and are great in vegetarian recipes.
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100% Italian Borlotti beans
May contain traces of cereals containing gluten, soy and lupine.
Our Borlotti beans must always be kept tightly closed in a cool and dry place, away from sources of light and heat.
Beans are an excellent source of vegetable protein to include in a balanced and healthy diet, especially when combined with cereals f. The Borlotti beans, in addition to being rich in proteins, also provide a lot of fiber and are a natural source of important minerals, such as potassium and magnesium.
Distinctive ingredient of many Italian traditional recipes: pasta and beans, rice and bisi… and thanks to their versatility perfect for salads, tacos, burgers and risottos.
For a classic Borlotti bean soup, soak the legumes for about 8 hours. Once ready, rinse well and carry out a visual check. Meanwhile, pour cold water (or vegetable broth) into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Season with salt, pour in the dried beans and lower the heat. Cook for about 1 hour on a low heat and almost at the end of cooking add some aromatic herbs (bay leaves, rosemary, oregano). Once ready, serve the mixture hot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some croutons.
Here the nutritional values of the 100% Italian Bolotti beans:
| AVERAGE VALUE | PER 100g | PER PORZIONE |
|---|---|---|
| Energia | 1363 kJ/ 323 kcal | 682 kJ/162 kcal |
| Grassi | 2,0 g | 1,0 g |
| di cui acidi grassi saturi | 0,0 g | 0,0 g |
| Carboidrati | 47,5 g | 23,8 g |
| di cui zuccheri | 3,5 g | 1,8 g |
| Fibre | 17,3 g | 8,7 g |
| Proteine | 20,2 g | 10,1 g |
| Sale | 0,00 g | 0,00 g |
| Potassio | 1393 mg (10% VNR)** | 696,5 mg (35% VNR)** |
| Magnesio | 176 mg (47% VNR)** | 88 mg (24% VNR)** |
