Progresso Cannellini Beans are large, white beans, commonly called white kidney beans. They are an important ingredient in many Italian dishes, especially those from Tuscany. Progresso Cannellini Beans hold their shape well in cooked dishes, which makes them the perfect addition to soups, stews and casseroles as well as salads. These beans are a great way to add protein and fiber to favorite dishes.
This week only 2 lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive a case of twelve 19-ounce cans of Progresso Cannellini Beans. Only available in the US. (Take a chance)
These cannellini beans are by far the best and I keep them in my pantry. Unfortunately I can not find them now in my area so I would be so happy to be the winner and receive a case of beans.
I AM CRAZED AT THE THOUGHT THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND CANNELLINI BEANS (PROGRESSO) IN ANY SUPERMARKET IN SUFFOLK COUNTY LONG ISLAND. THEY ARE THE ONLY BRAND I EVER USED, PLEASE ADVISE WHERE OR WHEN THEY CAN BE FOUND. THANK YOU
I am mortified that I can not find Progresso cannellini beans anywhere in my area. I am told they have been discontinued! Please tell me this is not true. They are the best ever and the only white bean I will use!
Cathy, this is from the comment thread of another post here (this isn’t me, I’m just pasting it here):
“Thank you for your interest in our Progresso Cannellini Beans. As you may have noticed we have had a bit of problem recently with supplying our grocery chains with these great beans. Let me first apologize for that and to let you know what has happened. Due to a recent crop shortage we have been unable to keep up with production demands and that has led to the recent availability problems you are experiencing. The good news is we now have enough beans to start production once again. You should start seeing Progresso Cannellini Beans on your store shelves in early January. Go ahead and tell your store manager to put there order in now. Thanks again for your interest. Mike Grant, Progresso Brands Product Specialist, General Mills, Inc.”
why can’t i purchase your cannellini beans in any stores. i live in nassau county new york and all the retailers are telling me your company has discontinued the product.
Len, if you read the explanation right above your comment you’ll find out that they will again be available in January, as there was a shortage of the cannellini beans.
I am so glad to see that Progresso Cannellini beans will again be available. I have searched high and low to find them and after trying every other brand of cannellini beans on the market (and not liking any of them) I asked the manager of our local store if he could order them for me. You can’t imagine how dissappointed I was when he said they could no longer get them. He was under the impression that you had discountinued production. I am so glad that I can tell him they will be coming back.
When will they be back on the shelves?
Jeanetta, if you scroll up the page, you’ll see a response directly from a Progresso Brands Product Specialist at General Mills – who writes, “You should start seeing Progresso Cannellini Beans on your store shelves in early January.”
the beans are very tasty,reasonably priced and lowest on point system for wight watchers program
I once found a recipe on the back of a can of Progresso Cannellini beans which was a bean, pasta, spinach and tomato recipe. I lost it and have been dying to find it again. That was so delicious. If anyone out there has it PLEASE share it with me. I will eternally grateful.
Jennifer, The folks at Progresso sent me this recipe to post for you. If this is not the right one – please provide me with a few more details. Specifically was it a soup, main dish, side dish? Do you recall the approximate year or decade?
Here’s the recipe that the Progresso team found that contained the ingredients you mentioned:
Slow-cooked Two-bean Minestrone
Prep Time: 15 Min
Start to Finish: 9 Hr 35 Min
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, halved crosswise, cut into thin wedges
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth
1 (19-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 (15.5 or 15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-seasoned stewed tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Green Giant® Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach, thawed
3 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds (3/4 cup)
In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except spinach and spaghetti; mix well. Cover; cook on Low setting for 7 to 9 hours. About 20 minutes before serving, stir thawed spinach and spaghetti into soup. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until spaghetti is tender.
Makes 6 (1 1/2-cup) servings
And here’s another recipe from Progresso for you Jessica.
Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Grill: 45 Minutes
1 red bell pepper, cut into fourths
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into fourths
1 red onion, cut into 1/2” thick wedges
3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
3 medium yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
1 cup Italian-seasoned croutons
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
Heat coals or gas grill. Spray hinged wire grill basket with cooking spray. Place bell peppers and onion in basket. Place basket on grill rack. Grill uncovered about 6 min on each side or until crisp-tender. Remove from basket. Place zucchini and yellow squash in basket. Place basket on grill rack. Grill uncovered about 6 min on each side or until crisp-tender. Cool.
Coarsely chop peppers and onions and slice zucchini and squash; place in large bowl. Add the tomatoes, beans, basil, thyme and dressing; toss to coat. Just before serving, toss in croutons and cheese. Divide salad evenly among 6 plates.
6 servings
Progresso tomatoes have been discontinued!!!! Please bring them back Progresso…no other brand tastes as good.
I checked with the makers of Progresso. The spokesperson responded,”Yes, we have discontinued the Progresso tomatoes and at this time, have no plans to reintroduce.”