Known as Cranberry Beans/ Borlotti. It is a creamy, meaty bean with a tender skin and rich nutty flavor. These beans are perfect for beans your rice dishes, salads and stews.
The most popular and common way of cooking cranberry beans is to boil them. Boiled beans are used in a wide range of dishes: salads, casseroles, soups, pasta, stews, and cakes. They may be used for preparing bean spreads and snacks.
In Italy, they are traditionally served with olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley. Sometimes, olives and cheese are added. The beans go well with different vegetables and whole grains, making great combinations of taste and nutritious value.
They are a rich source of protein and dietary fibre along with vitamins and minerals like folate, potassium.
It is classified as a high-quality protein because the bean contains all the nine essential amino acids that can only be obtained through consumption.
Store your beans in a paper bag in the refrigerator they will be fine for a few days.
