Centaur Cannellini Beans 1kg

Dried Cannellini Beans

Centaur Cannellini Beans are a pantry essential, prized for their creamy texture, mild flavour and incredible versatility. Often referred to as white kidney beans, cannellini beans hold their shape beautifully when cooked while developing a soft, buttery centre, making them ideal for everything from hearty soups and stews to fresh salads and rustic Italian dishes.

These dried cannellini beans are perfect for slow-cooked recipes, absorbing the flavours of herbs, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil and stock as they simmer. They're equally delicious blended into smooth dips, stirred into pasta sauces or served alongside roasted vegetables and grilled meats. Their delicate flavour means they complement a wide variety of ingredients without overpowering them.

At i4C, cannellini beans are one of those cupboard staples we always recommend keeping on hand. We love using them in comforting soups with rosemary and garlic, tossing them into Mediterranean salads, or blending them with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice for a simple bean dip served with artisan bread.

Key Features:

• 1kg pack of dried cannellini beans.
• Also known as white kidney beans.
• Creamy texture with a mild, buttery flavour.
• Ideal for batch cooking and slow-cooked recipes.
• Excellent at absorbing herbs, spices and rich sauces.
• Suitable for Italian, Mediterranean and rustic European cooking.
• Great for soups, casseroles, salads and bean purées.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Simmer the beans with tomatoes, rosemary, garlic and vegetable stock to make a comforting Tuscan bean soup.
• Toss cooked cannellini beans with cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for a fresh Mediterranean salad.
• Blend the beans with roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil for a smooth alternative to hummus.
• Stir cooked cannellini beans into a slow-cooked sausage and tomato casserole for added texture and a rich, hearty finish.

Why do cannellini beans need soaking before cooking?

Soaking helps the beans cook more evenly and reduces cooking time. An overnight soak is the traditional method, although a quick-soak method using boiling water can also be used when you're short on time.

Which herbs and spices work best with cannellini beans?

Cannellini beans pair particularly well with rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley, oregano, garlic, bay leaves and black pepper. Their mild flavour also works beautifully with lemon, chilli flakes and smoked paprika.

Why are cannellini beans so popular in Italian cooking?

Their creamy texture and ability to absorb surrounding flavours make them a staple in many regional Italian recipes. They are commonly used in rustic soups, bean stews, pasta dishes and warm salads, where they add richness without becoming heavy.

Ingredients:

100% Cannellini bean. Allergen Statement On Pack: May Contain Wheat, Spelt, Barley, Celery, Sesame, Mustard, Soy, Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphites. Additional Allergen Information: May contain SOY* *Remote risk as an agricultural contaminant as per FSA guidelines.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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