Romano Beans

Fall is in the air and soulful comforting dishes are at the forefront of our appetites. Here’s a dish that will hug you from the inside out. Lovely velvety Romano beans nestled in a creamy, vegetable broth, sage and rosemary sauce, dancing beautifully with the pearl barley and Chorizo sausage. This is definitely a tastebud tantalizer to say the least. Try it today, I think you are going to love the flavours and textures of this dish.

A lovely summer side dish or main, perfect for picnic, potluck, bbq gatherings. Where color meets comfort from the sweet cherry tomatoes to the velvety beans, right through the crispy cucumber, all tossed in a light extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Super easy and quick to put together.

There is nothing better than wrapping your hands around a beautiful soulful bowl of Italian bean soup as autumn comes into the air with its cooler temperatures. This soup hosts lovely tender tasty borlotti beans (also known as Romano beans) in a delightful broth made with garlic, peperoncino, mirepoix, prosciutto and aromatics of fresh thyme and rosemary. More so, a comforting homemade maltagliati (oddly cut) pasta that just adds another level of texture and a touch of umami from beautifully aged Parmigiano. This soup is a huge hug in a bowl. Craving some comfort, try this traditional Italian dish! You won't be disappointed!

The perfect combination of savoury sausage, hearty beans, and aromatic spices encased in a buttery, flaky puff pastry. These sausage and bean rolls are a mouthwatering treat that will pass as a sophisticated appetizer at a party or an afternoon snack for your kids to dunk in ketchup!

If you like Mediterranean food, this is a great take on a classic. A great blend of beans meets tantalizing spices, all formed into a beautiful ball that is fried to a golden brown. A delight to eat with the freshness of the cucumber sauce and the richness of the tahini sauce which go beautifully with a nice warm pita and some dressed tomatoes.

Romano beans are grown in Ontario and Manitoba under the moniker of Cranberry Beans or Speckled Sugar Beans and are soft with a sweet, almost nutty flavour, making them perfect for this type of braised dish.

This classic creamy Tuscan soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and beans is the perfect weeknight meal.

A healthy dinner of chicken thighs, onion, olives, baby potatoes and cranberry beans are seasoned with a blend of Moroccan spices, spread onto one sheet pan, and baked for a simpler weeknight meal.

Warm up with a big bowl of this smooth and flavourful soup made with roasted butternut squash, creamy coconut milk and garlicy Romano beans. Serve with a swirl of sour cream for an added creaminess.