5-Minute Cannellini Recipe - Beauty Bites (2024)

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Okay, I could’ve easily named this 5-minute white bean recipe, but, but, doesn’t cannellini just sound SO MUCH better and pretentious? White bean sounds like…”Well, you know you’re gonna be farting in your sleep tonight…” While cannellini sounds sophisticated, fancy and like something people would drink with red wine or something. Cannellini! Now do it with an Italian accent! CANNELLINI! And you have to do something with your hands, as if you’re explaining something to someone really stupid who doesn’t understand.

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When I think of cannellini I think of cannoli, which is a super delicious pastry that much like Al Pacino’s parents comes from Sicily.

I first had cannoli when I was in Sicily 4 years ago, it was a time of many firsts. First time to a volcano (Etna), first time seeing 2 people being hit by a car while crossing the street, dusting themselves off and moving on with their day (trauma for life), first time seeing someone jerk off in public. Okay, unfortunately not the first time, but it was quite traumatic as well.

Still, I’d go to Sicily tomorrow if I had the chance. It’s so beautiful, warm, Etna’s smoking and the food is pretty amazing. But here I am writing about white beans, with very dirty hair on a hot summer day. Dream big.

But, I do think you’ll like these white beans.

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How To Make Cannellini in 5 Minutes?

Simple. Get a can of cannellini, open it and smell it.

Doesn’t smell like lilies right?

Well, now it’s time to face the tough part. Getting rid of that liquid surrounding the beans. I know, it looks very appetizing, but before you decide to make a latte with it, hear me out. It doesn’t taste good.

It’s better if you just rinse and then drain the beans. Forget about that slime – say goodbye, so you can both move on.

Now that we have sparkling clean white beans it’s time to heat them in a non-stick pan with some coconut oil or olive oil. Some people say frying with olive oil is more poisonous than being bitten by a viper snake, I wonder how the poor people in Spain and Greece survived all those olive oil attacks during the years.

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Look now you got distracted and forgot to chop 1/2 onion and to mince one garlic clove. I hate to be the responsible one here. So, please, chop chop.

Okay, before the cannellini, add the onion and the garlic to the pan, let that saute for 1-2 minutes. Then put in the cannellini and stir them.

Now it’s time for the really tough part! The spices. I decided to add dry mint, basil, coriander, and cumin because those seem to be my go-to herbs and spices right now.

Stir to cover each sad little white bean in herbs and spices and turn the heat off.

You can eat these white beans like this, or, orrr, you can decide to invest 10 minutes and make a small tomato cucumber salad and some tzatziki, which isn’t vegan, but if you are – I have a vegan recipe here. If you’re not, just mix some yogurt with chopped cucumber and garlic, add salt – ready!

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So, I don’t know, maybe there’ll be another person who ends up without anything to eat at home but a can of beans. This recipe’s for you. I have only love, respect and understanding for you.

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Yield: 2

5-Minute Cannellini Recipe

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Super simple cannellini bean recipe! Make these white beans in under 10 minutes (you can try for 5), when you have nothing to eat at home. Or in those situations you actually crave a can of white beans. Serve with some salad and vegan tzatziki for a full vegan dinner!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cannellini beans, canned
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp mint
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • optional: red pepper flakes
  • olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain cannellini, chop the onion, mince the garlic.
  2. In a non-stick pan - saute the onion and garlic for a minute with some oil.
  3. Stir in the cannellini beans, let cook for a minute.
  4. Stir in the spices, making sure to cover each bean.
  5. Serve with a small tomato cucumber salad, olives (not in the picture) and tzatziki.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 448mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 7gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g

I will be back on Thursday with a secret superfood list – I’ve been trying to write that post for I think a year and it’s about only 7 foods, so you can see I’m a productive human who can’t get distracted by anything. Hopefully, it’s done on Thursday.

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FAQs

What bean is closest to cannellini? ›

The most common substitutes for Cannellini Beans are red kidney beans, great northern beans, butter beans, and black beans.

Are cannellini beans the same as chickpeas? ›

Cannellini Beans versus Chickpeas

Cannellini beans and chickpeas both offer a lot of fibre and protein. But they're different in taste and texture. Cannellini beans are creamier and softer, while chickpeas are denser and slightly grainy.

Can I substitute cannellini beans for butter beans? ›

Cannellini or borlotti beans can be substituted for butter beans in many recipes. Uses: In salads, with chicken or pasta dishes and in soups and casseroles. To store: Keep in a cool, dry place.

Are canned cannellini beans healthy? ›

Cannellini beans are wonderfully nutritious. They're fat free and an excellent source of fiber, folate, iron and magnesium. One 1/4 cup serving contains 11 grams of protein! Adding nutritious foods like dried cannellini beans to your diet may help control blood sugar levels; talk with your doctor.

Are chickpeas or cannellini beans healthier? ›

Cannellini beans are high in fibre and contain vitamin C as well as magnesium, a mineral that helps our muscles to function properly. Chickpeas are a good source of fibre and contain more than 10 different micronutrients, including copper, which keeps our skin and hair healthy.

Can you use chickpeas instead of cannellini beans? ›

Can you use garbanzo beans instead of cannellini beans? Yes, in most situations. Garbanzo beans are harder and rougher in texture, and therefore more versatile. They go well with most dishes and retain their form and texture through the cooking.

Can you eat too many cannellini beans? ›

Beans contains fiber and this component is not easily digested by the body. If you overdo the quantity of beans you consume, the fiber in the beans can temporarily slow down your bowels (because it is indigestible) and cause cramping.

What is the English name for cannellini beans? ›

Both cannellini beans—also known as white kidney beans—and great northern beans are small- to medium-size white beans that are widely available in the U.S. in cans and dried. Both types of bean also originated and were cultivated in the area that is now South America and are part of the Phaseolus vulgaris species.

Which is healthier butter beans or cannellini beans? ›

Nutritionally, both butter and cannellini beans are high in protein and fiber and have very similar nutritional profiles. The only noticeable difference is that butter beans contain a small amount of fat while cannellini beans have none.

Are haricot beans the same as cannellini? ›

There are three main types of haricot bean: firstly, the long, thin, shiny-ivory one that the Italians sometimes call cannellini. These are delicious in salads, stews, and Tuscan bean and pasta soup; they are also the kind used in France, cooked in the Breton way and served with mutton and lamb.

What are white beans called in UK? ›

Probably the most common canned white bean in the UK is the canellini bean (sometimes called white kidney beans in the US) and this would be a popular choice for most people. However you could use other beans and canned haricot beans would be a good alternative. In the US these are usually known as navy beans.

Is it OK to eat canned beans everyday? ›

Yes! "Eating beans, including canned beans, every day is one of the best things you can do to help increase nutrients [that you may fall short on] and substantially improve the quality of your diet," says Papanikolaou.

Can you eat cannellini beans without cooking? ›

Cooking at high heat destroys the lectins, making the beans safe to eat. However, if you don't cook them long enough, or at sufficiently high temperature (such as in a slow cooker), you can still get sick. Canned beans are usually pre-cooked so are safe to eat raw.

Are cannellini beans high in sugar? ›

From the nutritional info above, you can see that cannellini beans are packed full of fibre, protein and carbohydrates – and very little sugar, what more can you ask for?! They also contain a concoction of vitamins and minerals like B vitamins (especially folate), vitamin E and vitamin K.

Are white beans and cannellini beans the same? ›

Cannellini beans are also known as white kidney. beans. Both are white beans but their size and taste differ. Navy beans are small, much smaller than cannellini beans.

What are cannellini beans called in UK? ›

Cooked organic cannellini beans (also called white kidney beans or fasolia beans) with no added salt. High in fibre and protein, these mild, creamy little pebbles are very versatile and, pre-cooked, make an ideal ingredient for weeknight cooking.

Are haricot beans and cannellini beans the same? ›

Kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans and many others are actually all varieties of the same species called Phaseolus vulgaris, also known as the common bean. On the other hand, the visually similar butter beans, haricot beans and gigantes beans are all from different species.

Are cannellini beans similar to white beans? ›

White beans are a group of legumes with white casings and starchy insides which include navy beans, cannellini beans, “great northern” beans, and lima beans. Navy beans, great northern beans, and cannellini beans are grown from the Phaseolus vulgaris plant, while lima beans are grown on the Phaseolus lunatus plant.

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