Organic Cannellini Beans

This bean is a traditional white Italian bean. It is an haricot bean that was originally cultivated in Argentina but became an Italian stalwart, widely used in their cuisine around the world. This variety has a very smooth texture with an elusive nutty flavor. Basic Bean Cooking Instructions Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well. Or place beans in a saucepan with water of cover, bring to a boil, remove from the heat , and soak for 1 1/2 hours, drain and rinse well. Cook beans by covering with 2" of water, simmering 1 to 2 hours or until tender depending on size of the bean. Cannellini Beans A warm salad of white beans and smoked mussels in a vinaigrette with red onion 2 cups cooked Cannellini Beans 3/4 cup smoked mussels Extra virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper Red wine vinegar Assorted salad greens Red onion slices Saut? beans and muss