What are cannellini beans?

Cannellini beans are a large Italian white bean with a creamy texture and mild, slightly nutty flavor. They're one of the easiest white beans to find canned and are used in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.

What's the difference between cannellini beans and Great Northern beans?

They're closely related and can be swapped 1:1 in most recipes. The main differences are size and color: cannellini beans are larger with a slightly creamier hue, while Great Northern beans are smaller and a brighter white.

Can I use dried cannellini beans instead of canned?

Yes! Dried beans have a delicious flavor and a slightly firmer texture. You'll need to cook them first before using them in this skillet recipe. Substitute about 1½ cups of cooked beans for the 15-ounce can. Go to How to Cook Beans .

These Easy Cannellini Beans Are Done in 5 Minutes

Name: Easy Cannellini Beans
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 15-ounce can cannellini beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence (or Italian seasoning); 3 chives or 1 pinch onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Black pepper, to taste

Easy Cannellini Beans

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Make cannellini beans into a tasty side dish with this easy recipe! It’s packed with Mediterranean flavor and plant-based protein.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 to 4 as a side 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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15-ounce can cannellini beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence (or Italian seasoning)
3 chives or 1 pinch onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Drain and rinse the beans.
Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a small skillet. Add the beans, Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning, chives or onion powder, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Heat until just warm, about 2 minutes.

Notes

Seasoning options: Both herbes de Provence and Italian seasoning work well; Herbes de Provence adds a floral, complex note and Italian seasoning is more straightforward.
Add garlic: For an easy flavor boost, sauté one minced garlic clove in the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding the beans.
Using dried beans: If you’d like to cook your own cannellini beans from dried, substitute 1½ cups cooked beans for the 15-ounce can.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat with a drizzle of olive oil.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cannellini-beans/