Legumes have always played a leading role in our Mediterranean diet in my house. Because they are an important source of protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, fiber... and they are so healthy that today, as an adult, I still enjoy them in many recipes.
La Despensa d'Lujo: our choice Made in Spain Gourmet
We want to take advantage of the fact that this date of world pulse day, next february 10 to vindicate one of the foods that Spain should feel very proud of having made evolve in its lands, legumes. In addition, the different varieties that we produce in our country they are of the highest quality. and are considered as the best in the world. As is the case with other products such as extra virgin olive oil, acorn-fed Iberian ham, canned seafood, tuna, truffles, and so on.
And in Made in Spain Gourmet, we are very clear that it is one of the best products that we can export to Europe and the world. Choosing a brand la Luxury Pantry, which encompasses all those essential values to be a reference: being producers with our own harvest, selectors of other vegetables that are harvested in Spain, and taking care of the entire production process (own and external), to offer extra quality products.
But, in addition, they already have the experience of working with chefs of recognized prestige in Spain, such as Joan Roca (El Celler de Can Roca has 3 Michelin stars and is among the best restaurants in the world), Ricard Camarena, Paco Morales, Iván Domínguez or David de Jorge... and several more. Synonymous with having the best possible product on the market.
Lucia and Jose They are the owners, from Galicia, and they are the third generation of farmers who have been innovating thanks to everything they learned from their parents and grandparents.
Among their current products they have the wonderful green beans, pink fabón, tear peas, tear chickpeas or kidney beans for the Galician broth. And like the majority of producers that we have selected in Made in Spain GourmetThey take care of the territory, being sustainable and literally pampering the land so that the best products come out.
And although they are known above all for the haute cuisine where they are present, little by little they are getting closer to the consumer, and our online gourmet store is an ideal place to expand their brand in Spain and Europe.
One of the keys to the high quality of their productions is that they cultivate in a traditional way, taking advantage of resources so that productions are sustainable, however, they are constantly innovating, testing different ways of cultivating in their fields. Thus, for example, they recovered the broth bean, almost extinct in Galicia, and were able to produce the tear chickpea. Located in coristanco, Galicia, little by little they are recovering the land, to give it more value and get more hectares of production.
In addition, their commitment to the land is such that they started a project to grow native trees to reduce the carbon footprint and slow down climate change, with great success, by the way.
Spain has the best vegetables in the world
The excellent quality of the different varieties that are produced in Spain has meant that there is a long tradition of their consumption in our country, in addition to their high content of vegetable proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins, they are now in all the healthiest diets and is an exquisite food in many recipes of great Michelin star restaurants, and set trends in all European countries.
There are many varieties of beans, lentils and chickpeas that we find in all regions, but perhaps not everyone knows the differentiated quality legumes recognized for their exceptional qualities. today there are eight Protected Geographical Indications and two Protected Designations of Origin, gastronomic and nutritional gems that we invite you to rediscover to enjoy at the table.
Eating vegetables is not boring if we pair them with other high-quality products, we bet on quality raw materials and cook them well, trying different recipes throughout the year that allow us to explore all their gastronomic possibilities.
Our beans, lentils and chickpeas whose origin and quality have been certified by the European Union and they are produced with all the guarantees of meeting the highest standards.
En Made in Spain Gourmet We offer you the opportunity to find vegetables of the highest quality, and directly at the producer's price. A whole step to bring the consumer closer to those who care for the earth to always offer the best that our country can offer.
AUTHOR: Israel Romero, CEO of Made in Spain Gourmet.
