Gigantes Plaki

Name: Gigantes Plaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300g dried giant beans or large lima beans, soaked overnight; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 400g tomatoes, crushed; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Parsley and dill; Salt and black pepper

Greek giant beans baked in a rich tomato, herb, and olive-oil sauce until creamy inside and lightly caramelised on top.

Cuisine: Mediterranean (Greece) · Style: One Pot · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 100 minutes · Difficulty: medium · Servings: 4 · Spice: 1/5

Ingredients

300g dried giant beans or large lima beans, soaked overnight
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
400g tomatoes, crushed
1 red pepper, diced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Parsley and dill
Salt and black pepper

Steps

Drain soaked beans, cover with fresh water, and simmer until nearly tender. Drain, reserving a little cooking liquid.
Cook onion, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened. Add tomato, oregano, bay, salt, pepper, and beans; loosen with reserved bean liquid.
Bake uncovered until the beans are creamy and the sauce is thick. Rest briefly, then finish with parsley and dill.

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