Quercia Chickpeas are unique to the Marche. This ancient varieties of chickpea has come down to today thanks to the dedication of those who wanted to preserve the quality and history, to bring to world’s tables an absolutely genuine and delicious product, rich in nutrients and taste, suitable for the realization of very good soups or minestre and recommended for anyone who loves to eat healthy, without giving up the goodness of a good meal.
Type: Quercia Chickpea
Producerr: Azienda Agricola Nazareno Medei
Made in: Marche (Italia)
Net Weight: 500 g
Recipe by Tasting Marche: Chickpeas salad with shrimps and arangula
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Quercia Chikpea is a variety that was once widespread in the Marche but it has been almost disappeared. Only in recent years it has been reintroduced, thanks to the work of expert farmers. The chickpea is sown in the first week of April and the flowering period begins in June, while the ripening and harvesting takes place in August. These legumes are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, C and vitamin B9, essential for the production and cell renewal; therefore represents an excellent substitute for meat.
Azienda Agricola Nazareno Medei. Contrada Verdefiore 88. Appignano (MC). Azienda Agricola di Nazzareno Medei from Appignano (MC) is located in a small village on the hills and it works with the aim at saving from extinction pulses and cereals that are the basis of the culinary tradition of the place, so as to be included in the list of “Guardian Farmers” to ensure the conservation of native resources in danger of disappearing. Azienda Agricola di Nazzareno Medei from Appignano (MC) is located in a small village on the hills and it works with the aim at saving from extinction pulses and cereals that are the basis of the culinary tradition of the place, so as to be included in the list of “Guardian Farmers” to ensure the conservation of native resources in danger of disappearing. Absolute dedication, constant passion and commitment are the pillars with which Medei Claudio, son of the Nazarene, carries on, day after day, farming family, to give us the precious fruits of his land.
Quercia chickpeas. Products subject to natural shrinkage. May contain traces of gluten. Nutritional values for 100 gr: Proteins 20 g.; Fats 2,1 g.; Carbohydrates 61 g.; Dietary Fiber 25 g.
General information: Legumes are perfect for the creation of delicious soups, but with the addition of tomato sauce or other flavours, they can also be used to toss pasta dish. In any way you want to enjoy them, you need to cook them first. How to eat: soak the legumes for approximately 12 hours. Boil them in salted boiling water for about 40 minutes, or at least until they are tender. Enjoy them according to the recipe you have chosen.
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