Fassolia Kina Messosperma Kato Nevrokopiou

This is a variety of the common bean that is traditionally cultivated in the Kato Nevrokopi basin in Drama prefecture. They are medium-sized beans, and are cylindrical in shape. They are cultivated in open fields in limestone-free soils. They are often cooked together with other vegetables and served with a glass of ouzo or raki. Fassolia kina Messosperma Kato Nevrokopiou are mostly consumed in Greece, but are popular in the European Union as well.