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  • noun A type of white bean used in Italian cooking.

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From Italian cannellini

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Examples

  • The “quickie” version below relies on canned white kidney beans also known as cannellini beans, but you certainly could replace them with fresh cooked beans or even with the small white navy or pea beans if you have them.

    Archive 2007-12-01 FJK 2007

  • The “quickie” version below relies on canned white kidney beans also known as cannellini beans, but you certainly could replace them with fresh cooked beans or even with the small white navy or pea beans if you have them.

    Don't Call It Cassoulet -- French Savory Bean Stew FJK 2007

  • If you can't find Rockwells, says Smith, you can substitute any traditional baking bean such as cannellini beans or any of several heirloom beans, like cranberry beans, soldier beans or Jacob's cattle beans.

    The Seattle Times 2009

  • In the finger-food category, you'll find crunchy roasted chickpeas and an array of low-fat dips curried cannellini, sweet potato and saffron, and Roquefort with crisp, colorful cut veggies and whole grain pita chips.

    Deborah Chud: Xs, Os, and Free Apps for a Healthy Super Bowl Party Deborah Chud 2012

  • In the finger-food category, you'll find crunchy roasted chickpeas and an array of low-fat dips curried cannellini, sweet potato and saffron, and Roquefort with crisp, colorful cut veggies and whole grain pita chips.

    Deborah Chud: Xs, Os, and Free Apps for a Healthy Super Bowl Party Deborah Chud 2012

  • Paired nicely with a cannellini bean, fresh yellow and green zucchini, and roasted beet salad with a lemon anchovy vinaigrette.

    Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Rose 2009

  • Meat eaters couldn't go crazy but can order chicken meatballs, sausages and cannellini in beans in broth and braised beef short rib with grits and greens.

    One For The Table: Milo & Olive One For The Table 2011

  • Meat eaters couldn't go crazy but can order chicken meatballs, sausages and cannellini in beans in broth and braised beef short rib with grits and greens.

    One For The Table: Milo & Olive One For The Table 2011

  • Meat eaters couldn't go crazy but can order chicken meatballs, sausages and cannellini in beans in broth and braised beef short rib with grits and greens.

    One For The Table: Milo & Olive One For The Table 2011

  • Meat eaters couldn't go crazy but can order chicken meatballs, sausages and cannellini in beans in broth and braised beef short rib with grits and greens.

    One For The Table: Milo & Olive One For The Table 2011

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