{"product_id":"ceci-chickpeas-produced-by-la-valletta-in-umbria-italy","title":"Ceci - Chickpeas Produced by: La Valletta  in Umbria, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e##0##\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickpeas (\u003cem\u003ececi\u003c\/em\u003e) are a precious food of the Mediterranean diet. La Valletta's \u003ci\u003ececi \u003c\/i\u003eare incredibly rich, savory, and satisfying. Their petite size and firm texture adds a delightful bite to every dish when cooked properly, setting them apart from most common garbanzo beans. Grown in Colfiorito, a magnificent plateau nestled in the heart of the Umbria-Marche Apennines, the legumes thrive at an elevation between 800 to 1000 meters above sea level in a terroir naturally rich in organic matter. The beans are vine-dried and harvested between June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried beans must be soaked for 12 hours or overnight, then simmered in water with aromatics until evenly cooked with a firm, yet creamy texture (about two hours). \u003cspan\u003eCook a large pot of ceci and keep on hand for use in soups, salads, stews, and as a side dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a traditional Umbrian dish, La Valletta recommends making a brothy soup of cooked chickpeas flavored with pancetta, sage, and tomato paste. Soak bread slices briefly in the rich bean broth, then top each piece with some beans, a sprinkle of pecorino cheese, and a drizzle of robust extra virgin olive oil. Try making Chickpeas, Beet Greens, and Pork or Chickpea, Tomato, and Broken Pasta Soup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola's Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44578522955820,"sku":"sku-45484324454558","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/la-valletta-chickpeas-86cf5e46.webp?v=1753226783","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/ceci-chickpeas-produced-by-la-valletta-in-umbria-italy","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}