Description
- White kidney beans are sold as cannellini beans, although there are a variety of other white beans available including great northern (smaller than cannellini) and navy beans.
- Ethiopian White beans are a good source of protein.
- White beans are one of the many varieties of common beans domesticated in North and South America.
- Stirring white beans into a hearty vegetable soup instantly bulks it up, making it a great go-to cool-weather dinner.
- Topping pizza with white beans may sound odd at first, but it adds a unique creaminess that will pleasantly surprise you
- Make a hearty vegetarian casserole by tossing white beans with sauted greens and cheese and baking it until warm and browned.
- Simmer cherry tomatoes, white beans, and shrimp together, then grab lots of crusty bread for sopping up the broth.
Red kidney beans and white kidney beans also known as cannellini beans are used in many dishes. They are a good source of dietary fiber and are considered a vegetable protein. They are low in fat and saturated fat but high in other nutrients, including calcium, iron, zinc, folate and potassium.