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Lentils are a protein-packed food. For those people who do not eat meat, they are essential so that this fundamental nutrient is not lacking in their diet.
It is known to all that lentils are a natural source of iron. Iron is very important for our immune system. Not only does it prevent anemia and fight fatigue, it also helps our skin, nails or hair have better health.
It is a legume of great hardness and of a whitish color.
In Spain three important varieties are distinguished: Castilian chickpea, milky white chickpea and Pedrosillano chickpea.
Before cooking, it is recommended to soak the chickpeas a few hours before so that they soften a little and cook faster. With them, typical stews of our gastronomy are made in addition to incorporating them into salads or creams.
Chickpea is a very nutritious food. It has vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B6, B9), C, E and K. Rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium and in vegetable proteins. They are highly recommended to combat anemia and states of fatigue and physical and mental fatigue. They protect against cardiovascular diseases.
Among the properties and benefits that the consumption of beans gives us, we would highlight the amount of water that they offer to the body since more than half of the beans are formed by this, in addition to providing us with very few calories, which make it an ideal food for weight loss diets that together with the potassium they offer is the ideal complement to eliminate extra weight as well as eliminate fluids, control hypertension or eliminate cellulite.
Another factor that highlights the consumption of fresh beans will be their contribution of vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which are rich in quantity, thus collaborating against free radicals, skin care and acting as a natural antioxidant.
It is a small, rounded chickpea characterized by its very marked cotyledons and a pointed bill. The color of the Pedrosillano Chickpea is light brown, slightly orange It is a small, rounded chickpea...
Medium in size and white in color, this bean is very similar to Kidney Bean due to its qualities. Its shape is oblong and its texture is buttery and smooth when cooked. Medium in size and white in color,...
The Beluga lentil is a small, shiny black legume. They are tender, do not flake and have a pleasant texture and flavor. Also known as caviar lentils. The Beluga lentil is a small, shiny...
Pink in color mottled in red wine. It is a bean with characteristics similar to the white bean, but that darkens during cooking plus the broth Pink in color mottled in red wine. It...
The butter bean is a large bean, white in color, kidney-shaped and flattened. These varieties of kidney bean have a delicate and tender flavor and a remarkable finesse, despite their large size. The bean is ideal for cooked and vegetable stews and highly recommended for cooking with clams. The butter bean is a large bean,...
It is one of the most sought-after and appreciated varieties of white beans in the world and is considered one of the star products of our gastronomy It is one of the most sought-after...