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We're so sorry, the Cannellini beans have all sold out already. More beans will be available very soon, but not the Cannellini. Watch this space or sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to hear. Growing drying beans from New World species is difficult to do in the UK, certainly at any kind of scale. Each year we have very limited quantities of some special rare beans from a handful of growers. We bother to try growing tricky beans every year because we think it should be possible to develop systems that will work for smaller scale farmers in the UK. We're just not there yet. We also think that as the climate changes crops like this may become easier to grow and a more important part of resilient systems. But things aren't quite bad enough yet... And we bother because these beans, thoughtfully grown and carefully harvested, are absolutely delicious. |
Cannellini beans are a delicate creamy white variety of common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris. With a fluffy texture and mild nutty flavour they’re delicious in soups, stews and salads.
These cannellini beans have been grown for us by Greengrow workers’ co-operative at Berry Farm, Suffolk.
Berry Farm is a small, co-operatively owned and managed mixed holding in Suffolk’s Waveney Valley. The farm is dedicated to social, environmental and economic sustainability. Improving the farm’s ecology and sharing its beauty with visiting school and educational groups is as important to the farm as growing high quality seasonal food.
Soak the beans for 6 hours. Cover with water or stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 30 to 50 minutes until the beans are soft. Add more water if needed.
Cooking times for dried pulses will be longer at higher altitudes and when cooking with hard water or older pulses. Cooked pulses can be used immediately or frozen for later use.
Read our Pulses 101, part 2: Cooking basics - water & heat blog post for more about cooking dried pulses.
Cannellini Beans
May contain occasional small stones
No Allergens
| Typical values (for generic Phaseolus beans) |
Per 100g |
| Energy | 1,427kJ (341kcal) |
| Fat | 1.4g |
| of which saturates | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 46g |
| of which sugars | 2.1g |
| Fibre | 16g |
| Protein | 22g |
| Salt | 0g |
A rare variety of Phaseolus bean.
Grown in the UK.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
