Cannellini 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 biscuits. Cannellini beans can also be added to soups and stews.

Buying and storing tips

Choose evenly colored, off-white, shiny beans. As with all dried beans, store cannellinis in a sealed glass or ceramic jar.

Varieties

Cannellini beans are sometimes referred to as white kidney beans and are related to navy and great northern beans.

Nutrition 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.

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