Casa Rinaldi Butter Beans Legumes

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

Butter beans, also called lima beans, are big and flattish. Their color ranges from pale yellow to white, and have a great velvety texture. They’re rich and savory, with a slight buttery flavor to them. These Casa Rinaldi Butter Beans Legumes are versatile, and will go with a number of dishes.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

They’re great cooked any way—baked, in soup, chowders, braised, or pan-fried. You can even put them in salads and pasta. Try this delicious Tomato and Garlic Butter Bean Pasta recipe—it’s hearty, warm, and easy to make.

In a large skillet with olive oil on medium-high heat, cook minced garlic until tender. Add in diced tomatoes, spinach, Casa Rinaldi Butter Beans (drained and rinsed), Italian seasoning, and a generous sprinkling of pepper. Stir occasionally, and cook until the spinach has wilted. Add in some grated parmesan. Toss together until combined. Serve on top of freshly cooked pasta.

A CONCRETE REMINDER

Casa Rinaldi as a company was birthed from a passion for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, for which Modena is known. Its name is taken from the 1888 building owned by the Rinaldi family, which served as a vinegar factory. The building stands to this day, and is both an active component, being used in the company’s production, and a metaphorical marker—a reminder of tradition and quality.

Storage Instructions

Keeps well in the pantry. Once opened, store in the fridge. Consume within a week.