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For many years now, the Prunotto Mariangela farm in Italy has been growing its own fruit and vegetables, using organic methods that respect both nature and the consumer. They only use the best quality fruit and vegetables, processing them within a few hours of the harvest. This method allows the farm to capture all the genuine flavors intact, reminding us of a taste from the past. Borlotti beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are traditionally used throughout Italy, but also in Portugal. These dried beans easily reconstitute in water overnight, or in a pressure cooker. They add wonderful color to dishes, with a coffee-with-cream colored shell, streaked with beet-red striations. Slightly sweet on the tongue, with a smooth, even texture, try simmering these beans in broth with herbs, seasonal vegetables, and top with veal paillards.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(4), Healthy(4), Non perishable(3)

Best Uses:

Cooking(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3), Health conscious(4)

EXCELLENT FOR SOUP

By TRINA

from LINCOLN CITY, OR on 1/1/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Borlotti Beans:

PRIME INGREDIENT FOR "FARRO SOUP" WHICH I HAD IN LUCCA, ITALY A FEW WEEKS AGO. WITH YOUR PRODUCTS, I WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SOUP TO PERFECTION. THANK YOU.

Borlotti & Farro Lucchese

By Terry

from Miami, FL on 9/23/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Borlotti Beans:

Great taste for the Farro Lucchese recipe.

"These beans rock"!

By Snickers

from Mt. Vernon, Iowa on 4/15/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Great texture, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Baking, Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Borlotti Beans:

These are a delight to look at and taste wonderful in any baked bean recipe.

Great Flavor and Texture

By John

from Lafayette, IN on 4/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, High Quality, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Side dish, Soups

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Love to Cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Borlotti Beans:

I love these beans! They perfect for Tuscan bean soup, multi-bean soup, mixed with bigoli pasta, pancetta, and chopped tomatoes, added to sauteed spinich, and as a simple side dish with osso bucco, or fish. Soak overnight in lightly salted water, then simmer for an hour or two with some pancetta and olive oil.

Perfect Italian Beans

By John

from Lafayette, IN on 8/30/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality, Very tasty

Best Uses:

Pasta Soup

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Borlotti Beans:

Delicious combined with fresh tomato sauce, diced pancetta, and bigoli pasta - a dish I had in Mantua, Italy this past Spring.

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