DeLallo Imported Italian Cannellini Beans are versatile white beans with a mild, nutty flavor and a creamy, silky texture. Sometimes referred to as “white kidney beans,” these fiber-rich, protein-packed legumes are a staple of Italian cuisine and a healthy ingredient for so many of your favorite everyday dishes. Cannellini Beans cook up tender and creamy, but maintain their shape making them perfect for everything from salads and pastas to soups and sauces.
- Imported Italian white beans.
- Creamy, tender texture.
- Mild and nutty with a slightly sweet flavor.
- Versatile, protein-packed and fiber-rich.
- Kosher.
- Non GMO.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Preservative free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Cannellini beans are a staple in many Italian dishes: soups, stews, sides and pasta dishes. 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. Cannellini beans are used to make mashed bean dips with fresh garlic and olive oil. Their texture is creamy and perfect for creating hearty vegetarian meals and vegan pasta sauces too.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are imported cannellini beans?
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.
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?
Cannellini beans and navy beans are both types of white beans, but navy beans are smaller with a denser texture and a heartier flavor. Cannellini beans are larger in size, more tender and more mild in flavor. Cannellini beans boast a creamy, silky texture that makes them great for sauces and bean dips. Both beans maintain their shape well while cooking.
What is the difference between cannellini beans and butter beans (lima 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.
