Is Haricot Beans Cannellini?

There are three main types of haricot bean: firstly, the long, thin, shiny-ivory one that the Italians sometimes call cannellini. These are delicious in salads, stews, and Tuscan bean and pasta soup; they are also the kind used in France, cooked in the Breton way and served with mutton and lamb.

Can I substitute haricot beans for cannellini beans?

Navy Beans

Haricot beans are a great substitute for cannellini beans and are also as highly nutritious as they are. ... Still, they're a great substitute in soups and baked beans recipes.

Is there another name for cannellini beans?

Cannellini beans are the largest of the group and because of their traditional kidney shape, they can also be referred to as White Kidney Beans. Meatier than Navy or Great Northern beans, they have a nutty, earthy flavor and tender flesh, and are often used in Italian dishes like Minestrone.