Legumes
Very important in the territory of Pietralunga is the cultivation of cereals and legumes such as lentils and grass peas. The first part of the legume family whose botanical name derives from its characteristic shape of a lens. is consumed as a soup by itself or together with cooked meats such as sausages or cotechini. It is considered by tradition of good omen for the money if consumed at the dinner of the last year. The second is found only in the summer and looks like a pea, but has a flattened shape. The grass peas are just dry before being consumed must be kept for a long soak. The flavor is full and strong and has good nutritional value.