Israel Romero / Friday, February 23, 2024 / Categories: Blog Galician legumes — a luxury within your reach Legumes from Galicia Luxury in gastronomy is very different from what we might imagine in other sectors such as jewelry, watches, fashion or automotive. Gastronomic luxury has other perceptions. It is origin, it is traceability, it is care in the production, it is the people behind those products... This is how we can define our legumes at Made in Spain Gourmet. For this reason, La Despensa d’Lujo has been our trusted partner for 4 years. Lucía and José, traditional farmers from the Galician rural countryside obsessed with innovating within tradition, aim to share the excellence their lands can offer. Legumes, potatoes and garden products straight from the field. Research and Development are their hallmarks, and together with constant work and good craftsmanship they are already considered a reference in the Spanish gourmet agricultural sector. Discover and enjoy their products on our website. Because Made in Spain is Quality. La Despensa d´Lujo Verdina Bean La Despensa d’Lujo White Judión La Despensa d´Lujo Castilian Lentils Our recommendations La Despensa d´Lujo Verdina Bean The verdina bean is considered a gourmet bean, the most exclusive. Verdinas are a variety of small beans that are harvested when the seed is still immature and has not yet turned white, remaining green. When dried while still green, these small verdina beans retain their hue and preserve an intense vegetal flavor. Their delicacy on the palate makes them ideal to accompany recipes that include fish and shellfish, although they are also delicious with meat or mushrooms. And once cooked, they have an exquisite flavor and their skin is so thin that it is barely noticeable, remaining completely intact in the seed which never falls apart. [caption id="attachment_28059" align="aligncenter" width="800"] La Despensa d’Lujo White Judión[/caption] La Despensa d’Lujo White Judión A large-sized bean, white in color and kidney-shaped and flattened. Despite its large size, it has a delicate, tender flavor and remarkable fineness. This variety of legume is very rewarding since white judiones are buttery, although they require a long cooking time to achieve that texture. It is ideal for stews and legume broths; and also highly recommended for cooking with clams or prawns. It will remind you of your grandparents' recipes from the village. Pure energy that we know comes from our wonderful Galician fields. [caption id="attachment_28060" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Castilian Lentils from La Despensa d´Lujo[/caption] Castilian Lentils from La Despensa d´Lujo The Castilian lentil is the largest of all and is a green lentil. These dried legumes have very thin skins and stand out for their tenderness and mild flavor. The Castilian lentil has excellent cooking quality in any type of water. La Despensa D’Lujo has selected the Extra quality ones, which are the ones we offer in our store. Castilian lentils have a high nutrient content, also notable for their high levels of protein, carbohydrates, calories and fiber. Stewed lentils are a super-appetizing dish when temperatures drop, with a good chorizo like the herradura from Majada Pedroche, and bits of ham, finely chopped onion and garlic. A sprig of bay leaf is essential. Our recommendations La Despensa D´Lujo Verdina Bean La Despensa D´Lujo Large Judión La Despensa D´Lujo Castilian Lentils Want to eat healthier? Discover vegetable preserves. Canned goods: the American consumer demands higher quality Print 1 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.