Red kidney beans and white kidney beans — also known as cannellini beans — are used in many dishes. They are a good source of dietary fiber and are considered a vegetable protein. They are low in fat and saturated fat but high in other nutrients, including calcium, iron, zinc, folate and potassium.
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- White kidney beans are sold as cannellini beans, although there are a variety of other white beans available including great northern (smaller than cannellini) and navy beans.
- White beans are a good source of protein.
- White beans are one of the many varieties of common beans domesticated in North and South America.
- Stirring white beans into a hearty vegetable soup instantly bulks it up, making it a great go-to cool-weather dinner.
- Topping pizza with white beans may sound odd at first, but it adds a unique creaminess that will pleasantly surprise you
- Make a hearty vegetarian casserole by tossing white beans with sautéed greens and cheese and baking it until warm and browned.
- Simmer cherry tomatoes, white beans, and shrimp together, then grab lots of crusty bread for sopping up the broth.
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