Kidney Beans
The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean ; it has such a common name owing to its resemblance to a human kidney.
Identity
Identity
General reference for identifying kidney beans.
The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean ; it has such a common name owing to its resemblance to a human kidney.
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
White Beans -> Kidney Beans
1½ cups cooked white beans or kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Minestrone Soup