ORGANIC RED BEANS 350 g

Oltresole organic dried red beans come from selected crops. Red beans are small in size and red in color. The sweet taste recalls that of chestnuts and sweet potatoes. This variety of legume is high in fiber and protein and low in water and fat. Red beans are excellent for preparing some tasty dishes and are allowed in low-calorie diets and play an important role in vegetarian and vegan diets. Oltresole organic dried beans are grown in Italy and packaged without the addition of preservatives and additives so as not to alter the delicate taste and their organoleptic properties. Being a dry legume, the cooking process will be longer: soak for a few hours, rinse thoroughly to remove impurities and cook until the beans are soft enough. Oltresole red beans can be cooked in many ways: cold in side dishes and in salads with the addition of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Their sweet but intense flavor makes them the ideal ingredient for soups and soups of legumes. PAIRING: The flavor of red beans is sweet similar to that of chestnuts and sweet potatoes. They are commonly used in chili con carne and are used in Indian cooking where the beans are known as rajma. In the Levant, on the other hand, a common dish is a red bean stew usually served with rice and is known as fasoulia. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Like all dried legumes, red beans are among the foods of vegetable origin which are richer in proteins and at the same time free of fats, contrary to proteins of animal origin. These two characteristics make it an important ally for health capable of contributing to a balanced diet. The red bean is also rich in potassium and low in sodium, a characteristic that naturally gives it diuretic properties. CURIOSITY: Beans regulate intestinal gas - even if they are often associated with meteorism phenomena, in reality regular consumption is good and helps to deflate the belly. Two dishes a week as a side dish decrease the incidence of gas in the intestine.