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Seasons/Availability
Cannelini shelling beans are available July into November.
Current Facts
A shelling bean is any bean that is grown primarily for the edible seed inside. Most often the pod is not eaten, because it is tough and stringy (unlike snap beans, which are eaten for the pod, with the bean inside barely developed) Most of the shelling bean crops are harvested when the pods and beans inside are dry, just before the pod shatters.
Description/Taste
Cannelini shelling beans are also known as white kidney beans, as they're white in their raw state and cook to a yellow-beige. Cannelinis are more frequently seen in their dried or canned state, but fresh beans require no soaking, and a short cooking time. The beans are small and uniform with a sweet, nutty flavor and hearty, creamy texture.
Nutritional Value
Shelling beans contain just 100 calories per 1/2 cup serving, and provide 20% of your daily fiber. They pack 7 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar.
Applications
Cannelini beans do not require elaborate preparation. Simmer in chicken stock until just tender, toss with herbs, chopped fresh tomatoes, herbs and a light vinaigrette. Puree with garlic and a touch of olive oil to use as the base on toasted bread for crostini. Toss with a small pasta and blanched dark greens, mix with tuna and capers, or puree with celery as a light soup.
Geography/History
Although it is an adopted family member of the vegetables of Italy, the cannelini bean's heirloom origins can be found in the New World of South America: Argentina.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cannelini Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Cannelini shelling beans are available July into November.
Current Facts
A shelling bean is any bean that is grown primarily for the edible seed inside. Most often the pod is not eaten, because it is tough and stringy (unlike snap beans, which are eaten for the pod, with the bean inside barely developed) Most of the shelling bean crops are harvested when the pods and beans inside are dry, just before the pod shatters.
Description/Taste
Cannelini shelling beans are also known as white kidney beans, as they're white in their raw state and cook to a yellow-beige. Cannelinis are more frequently seen in their dried or canned state, but fresh beans require no soaking, and a short cooking time. The beans are small and uniform with a sweet, nutty flavor and hearty, creamy texture.
Nutritional Value
Shelling beans contain just 100 calories per 1/2 cup serving, and provide 20% of your daily fiber. They pack 7 grams of protein and just 1 gram of sugar.
Applications
Cannelini beans do not require elaborate preparation. Simmer in chicken stock until just tender, toss with herbs, chopped fresh tomatoes, herbs and a light vinaigrette. Puree with garlic and a touch of olive oil to use as the base on toasted bread for crostini. Toss with a small pasta and blanched dark greens, mix with tuna and capers, or puree with celery as a light soup.
Geography/History
Although it is an adopted family member of the vegetables of Italy, the cannelini bean's heirloom origins can be found in the New World of South America: Argentina.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cannelini Shelling Beans. One
is easiest, three is harder.
