Lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia

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The lentil of Castelluccio is a legume, traditional of the Sibillini mountain, the territory and the environment make this product full of proteins and very rich in flavour. They are excellent to make soups and salads. Try it with a drizzle of extravirgin olive oil and a glass of Montepulciano.

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Lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia

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Lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia

Lentils from Castelluccio: find out about the local lentils from Castelluccio, producer Lu Stazzu

The lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia is a legume from the region of Umbria, protected with the IGP designation. This legume was known also in ancient times, it was found in tombs which date back to 3000 years ago. Castelluccio's lentil is a legume that grows all year long, it is planted in winter and picked between July and August. This lentil has totally different features from the other lentils on the market. The very cold weather of the Sibillini's mountains makes growing this legume very hard but also unique. The amount of lentils produced per hectare is very low, that is why these lentils are a niche product and they are very hard to find. Beside their huge amount of nutrients, the features of the lentils of Castelluccio are a thin skin (for this reason soaking is not necessary before cooking), a small seed and the fact that it is impossible fro this lentils to get attacked by parasites, thanks to the cold microclimate where they grow.

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How it's made	The lentils from Castelluccio is a legume that grows at around 1500 m asl where winters are cold and the temperature can go below 0 °C. At the beginning of the spring the soil is ploughed and then sown. In June blossoming takes place all over the valley where the pink flowers of the lentils creates a breath-taking view that attracts lots of tourist from all over Europe to take pictures of this amazing blossoming. Lentils are picked in July:; the lentils are left to dry, in September the lentils are taken in laboratory.
Size	500g
Location	Prodotto in Italia
Storage	Keep the product in a cool and dry place. Once cooked, consume within few days.
ingredients	Lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia

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The lentil from Castelluccio is easy to cook; simmer in water and let them cook with garlic, celery, carrots and spices. Serve with some crostini (or grilled bread) and drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil. The lentils are rich in iron, phosphorus and potassium and they are ideal for those who follow a diet rich of these nutrients. They are also full of proteins and mineral salt.

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