Borlotti Beans

Borlotti beans originally come from South America and have become a classic of Italian cuisine. The pretty brown marbled beans turn to dark red when cooking and have a delicate nutty flavour. They are an important ingredient of the Italian minestrone, for vegetarian pastas sauces or stews, with vegetables (e.g. steamed fennel), as a side dish or salad. There are countless ways of preparing Borlotti beans in Italian cuisine.

8 hours soaking time, 2 hours cooking time. Kidney-shaped variety, top quality, is creamy-soft when cooked.