Cannellini bean
Name Variations
- white beans
- white kidney bean
- fazolia bean
About Cannellini bean
Wikipedia Article About Cannellini bean on Wikipedia
A variety of kidney bean, the cannellini bean is fairly large and cream-colored with a meaty flavor and mealy texture. Used in many Italian recipes, including salads and pastas, cannellini beans are most well known in minestrone soup. To prepare dried beans, soak overnight, bring to a boil and simmer 1½ to 2 hours. Store dried beans in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Cooked cannellini are available canned.
A variety of kidney bean, the cannellini bean is fairly large and cream-colored with a meaty flavor and mealy texture. Used in many Italian recipes, including salads and pastas, cannellini beans are most well known in minestrone soup.
