Rancho Gordo Cicerchia Bean

Everything about these new Italian heirloom beans from Rancho Gordo is a marvel, from their flat, tooth-like shape to their hard to pronounce name (Chee-CHAIR-key-ah, for the record). But in every way they challenge, they'll reward, with a flavor that April Bloomfield once described as a cross between a chickpea and pea. Fresh and creamy, you can simmer them with aromatics, whiz them up into a puree or, serve them with your favorite pasta (our favorite) and plenty of fresh herbs.