Israel Romero / Friday, January 28, 2022 / Categories: Blog Legumes: time-honored ingredients that are back in style Legumes Legumes have always played a leading role in our Mediterranean diet at home. They are an important source of protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, fiber… and they are so healthy that now, as an adult, I still enjoy them in a multitude of recipes. La Despensa d’Lujo: our Made in Spain Gourmet choice Spain has the best legumes in the world La Despensa d’Lujo: our Made in Spain Gourmet choice We want to take advantage of the upcoming World Pulses Day, on February 10, to celebrate one of the foods Spain should be very proud to have developed on its lands: legumes. In addition, the different varieties produced in our country are of extremely high quality. They are considered the best in the world. As with other products such as extra virgin olive oil, acorn-fed Iberian ham, seafood preserves, tuna, truffles, and many more. And at Made in Spain Gourmet, we are absolutely sure this is one of the best products we can export to Europe and the world. Choosing a brand, Despensa d’Lujo, that encompasses all those essential values to be a benchmark: being producers with their own harvest, selecting other legumes grown in Spain, and taking care of the entire production process (both in-house and external) to offer extra-quality products. But they also have the experience of working with renowned chefs 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. A synonym for having the best possible product on the market. Lucía and José are the owners, from Galicia, and are the third generation of farmers who have continued to innovate thanks to everything they learned from their parents and grandparents. Among their current products are the wonderful verdina bean, the pink fabón, lágrima peas, lágrima chickpeas, and the bean for Galician caldo. And like most of the producers we have selected at Made in Spain Gourmet, they care for the territory, are sustainable and literally pamper the land so the best products grow. And although they are best known for their presence in haute cuisine, they are gradually reaching consumers, 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 traditionally, using resources so that production is sustainable. However, they are constantly innovating, testing different cultivation methods in their fields. For example, they recovered the broth bean, almost extinct in Galicia, and were able to produce the lágrima chickpea. Based in Coristanco, Galicia, they are gradually restoring the land to add value and achieve more hectares of production. In addition, their commitment to the land is such that they started a project to plant native trees to reduce their carbon footprint and slow down climate change, with great success, by the way. Spain has the best legumes in the world The excellent quality of the different varieties produced in Spain has led to a long tradition of consumption in our country. Besides their high content of plant-based protein, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and vitamins, they are now part of the healthiest diets and are an exquisite ingredient in many recipes from top Michelin-star restaurants, setting trends across Europe. There are many varieties of beans, lentils and chickpeas found across the regions, but perhaps not everyone knows the distinguished quality legumes recognized for their exceptional qualities. Today there are eight Protected Geographical Indications and two Protected Designations of Origin, gastronomic and nutritional gems we invite you to rediscover and enjoy at the table. Eating legumes is not boring if we pair them with other high-quality products, choose excellent raw ingredients and cook them well, trying different recipes throughout the year that allow us to explore all their culinary possibilities. Our beans, lentils and chickpeas, whose origin and quality have been certified by the European Union, are produced with all guarantees to meet the highest standards. [caption id="attachment_18986" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Legumes: timeless ingredients that are fashionable[/caption] At Made in Spain Gourmet we offer you the opportunity to find legumes of the highest quality, directly at producer prices. A big step to bring consumers closer to those who care for the land to always offer the Best our country can provide. How to Successfully Sell in Europe: The Made-in-Spain Gourmet Recipe Made in Spain Gourmet: a gourmet online store that's not actually online. Print 3 Rate this article: No rating Tags: gourmetMade in Spain Please login or register to post comments.