Bartolini Cannellini Beans

Name: Bartolini Cannellini Beans
Brand: SPECIALITY FINE FOOD TRADERS
SKU: BAR129
Price: 6.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£6.00

Net: 500g Tuscany, Italy

Premium dried cannellini beans from Tuscany — plump, ivory-white, and carefully selected for size and quality. A creamy, silky texture with a subtle nutty flavour that holds its shape beautifully during cooking.

£6.00

Cannellini are the quintessential white bean of Italian cooking — plump, kidney-shaped, and prized for a creamy interior that holds its shape even after long, slow cooking. These are grown in the fertile soils of Tuscany using traditional farming methods, and each bean is selected for size and consistency. The result is a noticeably better product than the mass-produced alternatives found in supermarkets: the skins are thinner and more delicate, the texture silkier, and the flavour carries a clean, subtle nuttiness that cheaper beans lack.

Cannellini are one of the most versatile pulses in the kitchen. They are the backbone of Tuscan ribollita, the classic bread and vegetable soup that improves with every reheating. They work equally well in minestrone, pasta e fagioli, cassoulet, and slow-cooked stews where they absorb the surrounding flavours while contributing their own body and creaminess. Served simply — warm, dressed with good extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, sea salt, and cracked black pepper — they make a side dish that needs nothing else. They also hold well in salads, purée smoothly into dips and spreads, and provide substance to grain bowls and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Producer: The Bartolini family has been cultivating legumes in Tuscany since 1896. Their commitment to sustainable farming practices and traditional harvesting methods ensures consistent quality across their range.

Storage: Ambient. Store in a cool, dry place.

Net: 500g

Dried cannellini beans require soaking before cooking.

Soak overnight in plenty of cold water — the beans will roughly double in size, so use a large bowl with at least twice their volume in water. A minimum of 8 hours is ideal; 12 hours is better.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Place in a large pan and cover with fresh cold water. Do not add salt at this stage — salt toughens the skins during cooking.

Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 60–90 minutes until the beans are tender but still holding their shape. Cooking time varies depending on the age of the beans — taste from 50 minutes onwards.

Season with salt only once the beans are fully cooked and tender.

For Tuscan ribollita, add the cooked beans to a base of softened onion, carrot, celery, cavolo nero, and stale bread, then simmer gently until everything melds together.

For a simple side dish, drain the warm beans and dress immediately with extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, fresh rosemary or parsley, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.

For salads, cool the cooked beans completely before dressing. They pair well with tuna, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and a sharp vinaigrette.

Cooked beans can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.

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Description

Cannellini are the quintessential white bean of Italian cooking — plump, kidney-shaped, and prized for a creamy interior that holds its shape even after long, slow cooking. These are grown in the fertile soils of Tuscany using traditional farming methods, and each bean is selected for size and consistency. The result is a noticeably better product than the mass-produced alternatives found in supermarkets: the skins are thinner and more delicate, the texture silkier, and the flavour carries a clean, subtle nuttiness that cheaper beans lack.

Cannellini are one of the most versatile pulses in the kitchen. They are the backbone of Tuscan ribollita, the classic bread and vegetable soup that improves with every reheating. They work equally well in minestrone, pasta e fagioli, cassoulet, and slow-cooked stews where they absorb the surrounding flavours while contributing their own body and creaminess. Served simply — warm, dressed with good extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, sea salt, and cracked black pepper — they make a side dish that needs nothing else. They also hold well in salads, purée smoothly into dips and spreads, and provide substance to grain bowls and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Producer: The Bartolini family has been cultivating legumes in Tuscany since 1896. Their commitment to sustainable farming practices and traditional harvesting methods ensures consistent quality across their range.

Storage: Ambient. Store in a cool, dry place.

Net: 500g

Preparation / Cooking