Sometimes referred to as "white kidney beans", these beans are used in many Mediterranean meals such as minestrone, salads, and soups with tomato bases. They are also excellent eaten on their own with a dash of olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. Here is how to prepare them.
Ingredients
Steps
- Pre soak them. This allows for greater digestibility and ensures that the essential minerals are accessible. It also ensures faster cooking times. Soak for 12 hours overnight, and allow four cups of water to each cup of beans.
- Drain the Cannellini beans after soaking.
- Pour the drained beans into a cooking pot or saucepan with four cups of water.
- Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and leave to simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until soft.
- Use as required. As stated earlier, these beans are ideal in soups, salads, and as a side serve with olive oil, ground rosemary, and cracked black pepper.
Things You'll Need
- Saucepan or cooking pot
- Cup for measuring
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