Legume
White Bean
About This Entry
White beans are a mild, creamy all-purpose bean used across Mediterranean and American cooking, from Tuscan soups to New England baked beans — that gentle character pairs with Pinot Grigio.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- cannellini bean
- garlic
- parmigiano reggiano
- prosciutto
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Beans
Classification
Legumes
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- White Bean
- Classification
- Legumes
- Group
- Beans
- Scientific name
- Phaseolus vulgaris
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary