DeLallo Roman Beans, also known as Borlotti or cranberry beans, are a pink flat bean with a meaty, creamy texture and a mildly sweet flavor. A versatile pantry staple, Roman Beans are a hearty addition to vegetable and bean soups like the iconic Italian classic, Pasta Fagioli. Roman beans can also be used in Southwestern cuisine and Mexican-inspired dishes. Try them in salads, chili, soups and more.

Tender with a meaty, creamy texture.

Nutty, slightly sweet and earthy flavor.

Versatile, ready-to-use ingredient.

Harvested at the peak of flavor and packed fresh.

Kosher.

Non GMO.

Gluten free.

Vegan/vegetarian.

Preservative free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Roman beans are a creamy, tender and nutty bean that is perfect for a number of recipes. These beans shine in vegetable and bean soups like the iconic Pasta Fagioli. Try Romano beans as the feature in bean-centric recipes and side dishes with stewed tomatoes, shallots and bacon, fresh herbs, sautéed greens and more. Create cold bean salads dressed with a vinaigrette or an Italian take on the American classic “baked beans.”

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Roman beans?

Roman beans, also known as borlotti beans or cranberry beans, are related to the common green bean, Phaseolus vulgaris. These beans are named “Roman” due to their Mediterranean origin—most notably in Italy. These beans are broad and flat, rather than round, and each Roman bean pod can measure 4 to 6 inches in length. Canned Roman beans are light pink or red, similar to kidney beans. They can be described as earthy, nutty and slightly sweet in flavor, while meaty and creamy yet firm in texture.

What do Roman beans taste like?

Roman beans have a slightly sweet, nutty, earthy flavor. They are good at absorbing the flavors they are cooked with.

What is the difference between Roman beans and pinto beans?

Romano beans and pinto beans are similar, but with notable differences. For one, Roman beans are larger and firm than pinto beans. Roman beans have a more herbaceous, nutty aroma, where pinto beans are more earthy in flavor. They can generally be used interchangeably.

What do I do with Roman beans?

Canned Roman beans can be used in many of the same ways as cannellini beans or kidney beans. Use them to create stews, bean soups, chili recipes and cold bean salads. are a creamy, tender and nutty bean that is perfect for a number of recipes. They are the star of the Italian bean soup known as Pasta Fagioli.