noun
- Plural of cannellini; small, white kidney beans commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun; Also called white kidney beans
Examples
- She added cannellinis to the minestrone soup for extra protein.
- Cannellinis are a staple ingredient in Tuscan cuisine.
- The recipe calls for two cans of drained cannellinis.
- We tossed the warm cannellinis with olive oil and garlic.
- Cannellinis work well in salads and pasta dishes.