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This is one of the smallest of the lentil family. Shiny black in color and easy to cook. Makes a beautiful garnish, also great in soups and salads. They look like caviar after cooking

Petite red lentils, also known as petite lentils, are small, round legumes with a light pink color. Unlike most legumes, petite red lentils cook quickly since their exteriors are soft and easy for water to penetrate. Lentils contain significant amounts of nutrients in each serving and are an ideal addition to almost anyone’s diet.

The lentils reached their peak production between the 1930s and the 1960s, when around 30 percent of Italian lentils came from Sicily, and especially Villalba. This legume was particularly in demand for its remarkable sensory characteristics and because the market at the time favored the large-seed types

Field beans are used in soups, chili dishes, baked bean and casserole recipes, refried bean paste, fresh salads. Common uses: Stews and side dishes

They are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. An important characteristic of dry beans is that they absorb the flavor and aromas of the ingredients that accompany them, so they are very suitable for stews and soups.

Red beans are typically served with rice, and require soaking before cooking.

The Cicerchia or Chickling vetch is a legume that, according to this page), was once widely consumed, while nowadays, it is grown only in central Italy. Cicerchie are available only dried: prior to cooking, they must be soaked for 24 hours and the soaking water must be eliminated because it contains a neurotoxic amino acid that can cause lathyrism.

A really chunky soup packed with with kidney beans, cicerchia and chickpeas. The Cicerchia It is a small, spiky shaped variety, with colours ranging from grey to spotted brown. Its tender hull and delicate flavour make it perfect for soups

Chickpea is nutritionally rich. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, with a wide range of essential amino acids. It is high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. It is low in fat and most of this is polyunsaturated. It also provides dietary phosphorus, magnesium, iron and zinc.

They are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods. An important characteristic of dry beans is that they absorb the flavor and aromas of the ingredients that accompany them, so they are very suitable for stews and soups.

All blossom and orange peel then a long, dry finish make this a fascinating wine which shows the Grillo grape's full potential. Some of the grapes come from the tiny island of Mozia with the majority coming from Sicily itself.

Loads of Morello cherry fruit, smouldering herby notes and soft tannins demonstrate the great potential of Sicily's Nero d'Avola grape, fully realised here by Bruno Fina, one of the island's best winemakers.