Cinnamon Beans Cinnamon beans or Cinnamon beans are medium-sized, elongated and rounded, and very characteristic for their cinnamon color. They are considered gourmet legumes for their taste and texture qualities. They are one of the most used in all kinds of dishes for 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 skin, and not too hard.