DeLallo Cannellini Beans are a popular white bean with a mild, nutty flavor and an irresistibly silky texture. Sometimes referred to as “white kidney beans,” these versatile legumes are fiber-rich and protein-packed—a healthy ingredient for all seasons. While they cook up tender and creamy, Cannellini Beans maintain their shape, making them perfect for everything from pasta dishes and hearty soups to cold salads and creamy bean dips.
- Grown and harvested in the U.S.A.
- Irresistibly tender, creamy texture.
- Delicious white beans with a mild, nutty, slightly sweet flavor.
- Cooks up creamy, but maintains its shape.
- Versatile, ready-to-use ingredient.
- Protein-packed, fiber-rich.
- Kosher.
- Non GMO.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Preservative free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Cannellini beans are a popular Italian ingredient, making them a staple in many Italian soups, stews, sides and pasta dishes. Most famously, cannellini beans are a feature in the traditional sautéed Beans and Greens recipe, as well as the Italian bean soup, Pasta Fagioli. Create cold bean salads, pasta salads and the picnic must-have, baked beans. Use them to create mashed bean dips with fresh garlic and olive oil, like an Italian-style hummus. Their creamy texture is also great for creating vegetarian and vegan pasta sauces too.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are cannellini beans?
Cannellini beans are an Italian variety of white bean with a mild, nutty flavor and a tender, creamy texture. While they are more oval in shape, they are sometimes referred to as “white kidney beans.” Cannellini beans are a staple in Italy and used in everything from soups and stews to salads and both hot and cold pasta dishes. They cook up soft and creamy, but firm enough to maintain their shape. Small to medium in size, cannellini beans are similar to Great Northern beans.
What do cannellini beans taste like?
Cannellini beans are mild, nutty and slightly sweet in flavor.
Is there another name for cannellini beans?
Cannellini beans are sometimes called “white kidney beans.”
What is the difference between cannellini beans and Great Northern beans?
Both cannellini beans and Great Northern beans are varieties of white beans that are small-to-medium in size; though, Great Northern beans are typically a bit smaller. They can be purchased in cans or as dried beans. Cannellini beans originated in Italy, while Great Northern beans are grown mostly in South America. Great Northern beans are more delicate and tender than cannellini beans, making them better to eat in cold preparations like salads, bean dips and grain bowls. They are nearly the same in nutritional value, but Great Northern beans tend to have more fiber.
What is the difference between cannellini beans and navy beans?
Very different, even in appearance, cannellini beans are smaller white beans with a plump, oval shape compared to the large flat butter bean—also known as Lima beans. Butter beans aren’t just larger, but often a pale green-yellow hue. Cannellini beans are milder in flavor with a creamier, softer texture than the butter bean.
What do I do with cannellini beans?
Cannellini beans are a staple in Italy, making them a popular ingredient in classic Italian soups, stews and pasta dishes. The most famous dishes are the sautéed side dish, Beans and Greens, along with the traditional Pasta Fagioli, Italian bean soup. These versatile legumes also shine in cold picnic pasta salads, classic baked bean recipes, as well as grain bowls and bean salads with olive oil and fresh herbs. Create hearty, protein-rich sides with a tangy-tomato base. They are most similar to Great Northern beans.
