Ubiquitous in Northern and Southern Italian cooking, the beloved Garbanzo bean.

The Andolfo brothers have been raising and packaging southern Italy's best, preservative-free beans since 1946. Headquartered in Naples, this small, family-owned company exclusively sends us the best yield of their complete line of beans. A staple of the Mediterranean Diet, fresh Italian beans are a kitchen essential and can be prepared and enjoyed in countless recipes and styles.

This legume is harvested all over the Mediterranean, and has been readily adopted by cuisines all over the world - from Italy, to India, to the American Southwest. These hazelnut-shaped peas pair well with other flavors, but their nutty flavor and texture make them a delight to eat all on their own. Use garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas) to make Pasta e Ceci, a traditional Puglian dish, or puree them and serve alongside aged meats. These may be the only legumes to maintain their unique characteristics whether eaten fresh or dry.