Borlotti Beans

Borlotti beans — sometimes called cranberry beans for their distinctive speckled pink-and-cream appearance — are among the most flavourful and versatile beans in the Mediterranean larder. While most associated with Italian cooking, they have long been grown and cooked in northern Greece and throughout the Balkans, where they form…Borlotti beans — sometimes called cranberry beans for their distinctive speckled pink-and-cream appearance — are among the most flavourful and versatile beans in the Mediterranean larder. While most associated with Italian cooking, they have long been grown and cooked in northern Greece and throughout the Balkans, where they form the base of hearty winter bean stews that are as comforting as any food tradition in the region.Borlotti have a creamier texture than kidney beans or cannellini, with a slightly nutty, earthy flavour that pairs particularly well with tomatoes, olive oil, sage, and rosemary. They are the ideal bean for slow-braised dishes where…Read more