Legume

Cannellini Bean

Cannellini are medium-to-large white kidney-type beans prized in Italian cookery for a thin skin, fluffy interior, and mild, nutty flavour. They suit minestrone, Tuscan stews, salads, and purees where a creamy white bean is preferred over denser red kidneys. Dried and canned cannellini keep their shape when simmered gently but mash easily for spreads. They are distinct from smaller navy beans and from broader butter beans.

Also known as: Cannellini / Fagioli bianchi