Gigande Beans grow on a runner-bean type plant.
The beans are white, and taste somewhat sweet.
Gigande Beans hold their shape well when cooked, and so are good in salads.
They are popular in Greece, Japan and Spain.
Cooking Tips
Pressure cooking Gigande Beans isn’t recommended.
Simmer soaked beans 2 to 3 hours; unsoaked beans for an hour or so longer.
Substitutes
White Kidney Beans, Runner Beans.
Equivalents
1 pound (450 g) = 1 cup, dried = 6 cups cooked.