Cinnamon Beans The Beans or Cinnamon Beans are medium-sized, elongated and rounded, and very characteristic for their cinnamon color. They are legumes considered Gourmet for their flavor and texture qualities. Among the most commonly used in all types 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 grain integrity, smooth and not very tough skin.