fresh cannellini beans - help please?

[oak foodie]

I've tried searching through the recipes both here and through google and can't find any recipes for fresh cannellini beans. I got a pound through Planet Organics this week and not sure how to treat them. All the cannellini bean recipes that I can find are for canned or dried.

Do any of you have any experience preparing these? Any suggestions?

[oak foodie]

Thanks SO much! Both of those replies are very helpful, though 40 minutes seems a bit lengthy for the cooking time.

[Robert Lauriston]

They're done when they're done, just taste one to check. I usually cook them longer than that, but at very low heat.

[ernie in berkeley]

Once you've cooked them, you can toss them with all sorts of things. A favorite is albacore confit (simmer fresh albacore in olive oil on very low heat until it just turns white) and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with a little oregano and lemon. Shredded chicken or ham, other grilled fish chunks, fresh corn, basil, pine nuts (watch the source), just about any combination you like.

[Robert Lauriston]

Cook them slowly in just enough liquid to cover, or put them in minestrone.

http://articles.sfgate.com/2008-08-06...

[mrs bacon]

Treat them the same as dried, but no soaking necessary, and they will be fully cooked in about 40 minutes. I've gotten several pounds of them since they've become available. I shell and freeze them for later use.