Roveja di Castelluccio

Roveja is a legume similar to a pea, with a colored seed that goes from green to brown. In past centuries it was grown on the Apennine ridge, especially on the Sibillini Mountains. It is resistant to low temperatures, needs little water and is grown in spring - summer. Together with lentils, grass peas and broad beans, it was the protagonist of the diet of shepherds and farmers. It can be eaten fresh or dried, in this case it is excellent for preparing soups.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 250 grams.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Roveja di Castelluccio, soaked for 12 hours, cooked for about an hour.

INGREDIENTS: 100% Roveja. may contain traces of gluten.

ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES: None.

STORAGE METHOD: Dry place away from sources of heat.

AVERAGE EXPIRY: 18/24 months.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: Roveja is a legume rich in nutrients, which is generally enjoyed as a stewed soup alone. Also excellent cooked together with bay leaf and tomato. To find out more click on our BLOG, you will find recipes, suggestions, curiosities and much more!

PRODUCER: Brandimarte Serafino Castelluccio di Norcia PG

Average nutritional values per 100 g of products: energy 1273 kj / 303 kcal / 1 g fat / Of which 0.1 g saturated fat / 41 g carbohydrates / 2g of which sugars / 21 g protein / 0.21 g salt / 0.21g fiber