Cannellini beans (white kidney beans)

fagioli cannellini · white kidney bean

Flavor and role

Creamy, mild white beans. In soups and stews they gently thicken the broth.

Typical dishes and uses

White chicken chili, minestrone, ribollita, white bean dip

Substitutes

Replace 1:1 with Great Northern or navy beans. 1 can (400 g) = 100 g dried.

Storage

Dried beans keep 1 year at room temperature. Soak 8 hours and boil 60 minutes. Once opened, transfer canned beans to another container and refrigerate 3-4 days.

Main countries

Italy · United States

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10