Tag: Fagiolina Bean

The Trasimeno Bean: A Slow Food Presidium – History, Flavor, and Umbrian Dishes

History of the Trasimeno Bean The Trasimeno Bean, or ‘fagiolina del Trasimeno’, is a rare and ancient legume native to the shores of Lake Trasimeno in Umbria, Italy. This legume has been cultivated for centuries, with records dating back to the Etruscan and Roman eras. Despite its rich history, the Trasimeno Bean faced near extinction…