If the centre is still hard and white after this time, they require more cooking. Do not add salt when cooking kidney beans, as it toughens their skins. Allow about 55g/2oz dried weight per person ...

The cannellini is the close cousin to the kidney bean and is sometimes referred to as the white kidney bean. Popular in Tuscan and Italian cuisine, you'll find them prominently featured in an ...

Common varieties include black, cannellini (white kidney), Great Northern, pinto, navy, kidney, Lima and garbanzo (chickpea) ...