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The versatile cannellini bean can be used interchangeably with other white beans in recipes.
A popular bean in Italy, the creamy white cannellini bean is fairly large, about the same size as a kidney bean. Because it maintains its shape well when cooked and has a mellow flavour, the cannellini bean is excellent in many dishes, and can be used interchangeably with other white beans in many recipes.
Varieties
Cannellini beans are sometimes referred to as white kidney beans and are related to navy and great northern beans.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Before cooking, soak cannellini beans overnight, then pressure cook for 18 minutes or simmer on top of the stove for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. 1 cup of dried cannellini beans makes approximately 3 cups cooked. Marinate cooked beans in the refrigerator and add to salads, or purée them and use as a spread on crackers. Cannellini beans can also be added to soups and stews.
Nutritional Highlights
Cannellini beans, 1 cup (177g) (boiled)
Calories: 225
Protein: 15.3g
Carbohydrate: 40.4g
Total Fat: 0.88g
Fiber: 11.3g
*Excellent source of: Iron (5.2mg), Magnesium (80mg), and Folate (229 mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
Health benefits and concerns
Health benefits and
concerns for legumes
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other legumes.
Read about health benefits and concerns for legumes for a full description.
