Fresh Organic Green Beans

Crispy, tender and hand-picked at the height of the season

The bright green of the garden, enclosed in a pod with a sweet and delicate flavour

Fresh Organic Green Beans: Authenticity and Artisanal Flavor

I Fresh Organic Green Beans They are the symbol of the Italian summer garden: thin, crunchy pods, bright green and with an unmistakably sweet, vegetal flavor. Grown according to organic farming principles, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, they are collected by hand At the perfect stage of ripeness, when the pod is still tender and the seed is barely visible. They are a short-chain vegetable, capable of bringing the authentic freshness of the earth to the table within hours of harvest.
 
 
 

The roots of this bean are deep in tradition

The green bean, also known as cornet o small tile, is a variety of Phaseolus arrived in Europe after the discovery of the Americas in 1492 and quickly established itself in Italian family gardens. Unlike the bean, of which only the seed is consumed, the green bean is eaten as a whole.whole pod, harvested before fully ripe. Already in the eighteenth century it was celebrated in Tuscan and Venetian recipe books as the main ingredient of summer salads, while in Southern Italy it became part of rustic dishes such as the classic pasta, potatoes and green beans Ligurian, forerunner of the modern trofie al pesto.
 
 
 

Choosing organic green beans means taking care of yourself.

Green beans are a concentrate of natural wellness: low in calories (just 31 kcal per 100g) and rich in water, they are particularly suitable for low-calorie and detox diets. They provide an excellent dose of fibers, which promote intestinal transit and the health of the microbiota, and are a precious source of Vitamin K (essential for blood clotting and bone health), Vitamin C, folic acid e betacaroteneThey also contain minerals such as potassium, manganese and iron, as well as antioxidants such as lutein , zeaxanthin, allies of vision. Their organic origin guarantees the absence of chemical residues, making them suitable for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Fresh Organic Green Beans

• WARM LIGURIAN SALAD WITH TUNA AND NEW POTATOES
  Boil the green beans for a few minutes until al dente, drain them and plunge them into ice water to preserve their bright color. Add them to Organic New Potatoes boiled and cut into pieces, flaked on top of Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Fillets, add thin rings of Organic Red Onion, some olives and season with Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a splash of Biodynamic White Wine VinegarA fresh, complete one-dish meal, perfect for summer lunches.
• MEDITERRANEAN SIDE DISH sautéed with garlic and almonds
  Blanch the green beans for 4 minutes, drain them and sauté them in a pan with a clove of Red Garlic from Nepi, a round of New Stone-Ground EVO Oil and a handful of Organic Shelled Almonds toasted. At the end of cooking, add Organic Datterino Tomato and a sprinkling of Organic Dried OreganoA crunchy and fragrant side dish, ideal for accompanying fish or white meat dishes.
• RUSTIC GENOVESE FIRST COURSE WITH FUSILLI AND PESTO
  Cook in a single pot Organic Whole Wheat Fusilli from Denatore Cappelli together with the green beans cut in half and some Organic New Potato into small pieces. Drain al dente, keeping a ladle of cooking water, and mix with a generous spoonful of Organic Basil Pesto. Finish with a generous grating of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 monthsThe quintessential Ligurian cuisine brought to the table with excellent ingredients.

Ingredients

Fresh green beans 100% from organic farming.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 131 kJ / 31 kcal
• Fat: 0,1 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g)
• Carbohydrates: 5,7 g (of which sugars: 3,0 g)
• Fiber: 3,0 g
• Protein: 1,8 g
• Salt: 0,01 g

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