Cinnamon Beans The Cinnamon Beans or Great Northern Beans are medium-sized, elongated and rounded, very characteristic for their cinnamon color. They are considered Gourmet legumes for their taste and texture qualities. They are some of the most commonly used in all kinds of dishes due to their uniform size, quick cooking time, skin imperceptibility, and delicate flavor. Once cooked, the cinnamon beans form a very creamy and delicate broth, with intact grains, smooth and not too tough skin.