Organic Black Chickpea
Black Chickpeas - Organic Legumes of Sicily
Produced from organic cultivation, La Riserva del Re black chickpeas are a typical variety of the Mediterranean, rich in proteins, fibers and iron. In addition to the black color, due to the anthocyanins they are rich in, and their sweet taste, they are very digestible legumes. Excellent to combine with rice and cereals for a complete dish from a nutritional point of view.
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Organic Black Chickpea - La Riserva del Re
Our black chickpeas La Riserva del Re are Sicilian legumes produced from organic farming, without the use of chemical treatments. They have a characteristic black color, due to the richness of anthocyanins, and a particularly intense flavor characterized by sweet aromatic notes that go well with the acidic notes of tomato or with bitter vegetables such as radicchio.
In addition to being the most digestible legume, compared to traditional chickpeas, black chickpea is much richer in iron, fiber and protein. It is in fact a recommended food for pregnant women.
We at TerraMadre.it offer you a good and healthy Sicilian product, excellent with fish dishes, smoked meats or with bitter vegetable soups.
Shape: angular and wrinkled, medium caliber
Color: black seed on the outside and yellowish white pulp
Taste: intense flavor and sweet aromatic notes
Recommendation for use: excellent for preparing gourmet dishes, black chickpeas are ideal for soups, purees and side dishes for smoked meats and fried foods. They also pair well with fish, mollusc and crustacean dishes
Cooking: black chickpeas need to be pre-soaked for 12 hours in hot water. Then cook over a low heat for 90 minutes
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy (Kj – Kcal): 262 – 1067.5
Fat (g): 2.7
Carbohydrates (g): 38
Protein (g): 20
Fibers (g): 26.4
Mineral salts (Mg): 2.4
Calcium (g): 1.26
Iron (Mg): 5.8
Vitamin B1 (Mg): 0.4
Vitamin B2 (Mg): 0.2
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