Discover the taste of these black beans from Argentina, rich in beneficial substances for health such as antioxidants, fiber, mineral salts and vitamin B. Delicious in soups and broths , they help to maintain intestinal functions in the well-being and are perfect in vegetarian diets to cover the needs of vegetable proteins (about 25%).
Ingredients: black beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
A bean grade that derives its name from the Japanese Adzuki “little bean” - so it looks similar to soy. Red beans are a true concentrate of proteins, vitamins, antioxidant isoflavones, soluble fiber, mineral salts and very few sugars. Excellent for those who want to keep the glycemic load low, they are delicious with minestrone, soups and salads.
Ingredients: red soy beans Origin: Argentina Cooking time: 50 min. / in a pressure cooker 25 min.
Pumpkin seeds, toasted and salted, a fragrant and tasty snack. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, for health and diet (without exaggerating). Excellent as a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
Delicate and rich in beneficial nutrients, these beans belong to a medium-sized variety, and remain fairly compact after cooking. For this reason, they create delicious dishes such as soups and first courses, but also just as side dishes with a drizzle of oil. Try them to satisfy the palate but also for their excellent nutritional qualities: high protein, low fat, mineral salts and vitamins.
Ingredients: brown beans Origin: Argentina Cooking times: 60 min . / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Desmodium leaves is a very useful remedy to restore the correct functionality of liver cells, helping it to regenerate faster. Another common use of this exotic plant is linked to its antioxidant properties, and to the antispasmodic action on the respiratory system. A benefit that can be useful to soothe the symptoms of asthmatic allergies, reduce the constriction of the airways and bronchi.
This variety of beans, called Dark Red Kidney, produces a sweet taste, a floury texture, and various substances that are beneficial for our body. They are very rich in proteins, minerals, starches, minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2 and PP. Excellent for recipes of soups, broths, salads, side dishes and for the famous Tex-Mex dishes. For vegetarian cuisine, they lend themselves to creating excellent vegetable meatballs.
Ingredients: dark red beans Origin: Argentina
Soaking: about 10 hours. Cooking time: 60 min. / in a pressure cooker 30 min.
Roasted cashews are not just simple snacks, but they are fruits that contain countless beneficial privileges if taken regularly. It is a good source of minerals for the content of iron, phosphorus and in addition it provides vitamins B1 and A. It is widely used in Indian cuisine.
Pumpkin seeds are known for their vermifuge properties. Snack and ingredient for tasty and healthy dishes. Rich in minerals, they are precious allies, because they can give us a great nutritional intake. Excellent as a mid-morning snack or in the afternoon in their natural version.
Ground yellow mustard is used for the production of cream mustard which accompanies numerous dishes throughout the western world. It can be used during the cooking of roasts to obtain savory and pleasant consistency. In this form it can also be used for marinades and "rub".
We can use black mustard seeds to treat chronic constipation, as a diuretic and in gargle to treat the angine. It is a friend of the stomach, it is stimulating, febrifugal, antiscorbutic, and it can cause vomiting. Even dizziness, asthma, lumbago, sciatic, intercostal pain, tooth ache, menstrual pain, are all curable if we rely on mustard.
Natural persimmons are delicious and beneficial fruits. Being dehydrated fruits without added sugar, they release a delicate and naturally sweet taste on the palate, not excessively sugary.