gigantes plaki

A low effort, easy recipe for oven roasted white beans in tomato sauce (similar to Gigantes Plaki). Made with simple pantry items and fresh spinach this makes for a healthy and tasty weeknight meal that is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and anyone following a gluten-free diet.

Simple White Beans in Tomato Sauce

olive oil

green onions, (thinly sliced)

garlic cloves, (minced)

tomato paste

x 400 g cans organic chopped tomatoes

oregano

smoked paprika ((sweet))

chili flakes ((optional))

bay leaf

organic butter beans, (drained and rinsed (alternatively fava beans))

sea salt and black pepper, (to taste)

baby spinach leaves ((optional))

flat leaf parsley, (to garnish)

feta

Heat the oven to 350°F / 180°C.

Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet (I use a cast iron one), over medium heat. then gently cook the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt for 8-10 minutes, until the onion is soft.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, chili flakes (if using) and butter beans. Season with freshly ground black pepper plus a pinch of salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a light simmer. Note: depending on the brand of chopped tomatoes, or how saucy I want the dish, I add 2-4 tablespoons of water to the pan before bringing to a simmer.

Once the sauce starts to simmer, transfer to the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until thickened and bubbling.

Remove from the oven and stir in the baby spinach to wilt (about 1 minute).

Sprinkle with parsley (and crumbled feta, if desired) and serve as a main with some crusty bread, as a side dish (served hot or cold) .

Filling and super-healthy! A traditional Greek Gigantes beans recipe (gigantes plaki), made of ‘giant’ beans baked in a tomato sauce with plenty of fresh herbs, for a unique taste!

Gigantes Plaki recipe (Gigandes Greek Baked 'Giant' Beans)

gigantes beans (17 ounces)

garlic

onion,

hot water

tomatoes

salt and pepper

To prepare the gigantes (Gigsntes) plaki, start by soaking the gigantes beans overnight into plenty of water. Drain them into a colander and rinse with plenty of water.

Place the gigantes in a large pan with cold water, enough to cover them, add a pinch of sea salt and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 45 minutes, until tender but not cooked. Drain them in a colander and set aside.

In the meantime, pour into a large baking pan the olive oil, add the chopped onions, the whole garlic clove (peeled) and bake at 180C, until softened and slightly colored (approx. 15 minutes).

Turn the baking pan out of the oven. Add the gigantes beans (drained), the celery, the parsley, ½ cup of hot water and season with salt and pepper. Put back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Turn the baking tray out of the oven, blend the gigantes beans lightly with a wooden spoon and pour in the grated tomatoes or plum tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, add a pinch of oregano and bake the gigantes plaki further for 50-60 minutes at 180C, until the beans are soft and tender and the sauce thickens.

For an easier alternative, after soaking the gigantes beans overnight, drain and rinse them. Place in a large pan with enough water to cover them and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes, drain them and place into a large baking pan, along with all of the ingredients, cover with some aluminum foil and bake at 180C for approx. 2 hours. The last 30 minutes, bake without the aluminium foil. Enjoy!

Gigantes Plaki are Greek style baked beans in a delightful tomato and olive oil sauce. It&#x27;s a great meatless dish full of comforting flavors.

Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)

extra virgin olive oil

½ red onion, diced

red bell pepper, diced

carrot,

celery stalks, diced

15 ounces can diced tomatoes, with juices

salt

pepper

thyme

½ tsp red chili flakes

cinnamon

parsley,

butter

water

feta cheese,

bread

Pre-heat the oven at 375°F.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large...

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large oven proof skillet and add onion, bell pepper, celery and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute.

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute....

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute. Add crushed tomatoes along with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, red chili flakes, cinnamon, parsley and bay leaf. Cook for 5 minutes.

Add in buttered beans along with water and...

Add in buttered beans along with water and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer the skillet to oven and bake it...

Transfer the skillet to oven and bake it for 30-35 minutes, or until beans start turning a light golden brown.

Discard bay leaf. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil...

Discard bay leaf. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over. Garnish with fresh parsley, feta cheese and serve with warm crusty bread.

This simple but stunning Greek style dish of gigantes plaki, buttery lima beans baked in a rich tomato sauce, can be served as a mezze (an appetizer) or as a tasty side dish. It&#39;s a simple recipe loaded with so much flavor and it&#39;s so easy to make!

Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

lima beans

garlic ((minced

onion

celery ((optional, diced))

tsp paprika ((optional))

Salt and black pepper

Rinse the dried large lima beans in plenty of water. Place the beans and five cups water in the Instant Pot liner. Add a teaspoon of salt and, if you want, a bay leaf. See recipe notes below for stovetop instructions.

Cook the beans for 25 minutes and allow pressure to release naturally. If short on time, force release 10 minutes after cooking has ended. Strain the beans and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/180 degrees Celsius.

Heat olive oil in a skillet or large saucepan with the garlic. Once the garlic takes on a light golden color add the onions and celery, if using. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Saute five minutes or until onions have softened.

Add the dried oregano and dried thyme. Mix.

Stir in the diced tomatoes or tomato puree and the tomato paste. Add paprika, if using.

Add two cups of water or vegetable stock. Mix well and bring to a boil.

Add the cooked lima beans to the pot and gently stir them in. Don&#39;t mash the beans, you want them whole in the final dish.

Bring the lima beans to a boil. Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed. Turn off the stove.

Pour the lima beans mixture into a 4-quart or larger baking dish

Place in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven and bake 60-70 minutes or until the top is crusty. Garnish with fresh parsley or oregano, if desired, and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Holy cow is right! I made this recipe tonight based on the comments and it is DEEEE-LISH!!!  
I made the same modifications as another commenter. I added ¼ cup of oil instead of a whole cup, I added 4 cloves of garlic and 2 tsps of rice vinegar. I also added a tablespoon of dill. I soaked the beans overnight, boiled them for 45 minutes in stock, with onions, carrots and fresh thyme. Then I baked the casserole for almost 2 hours. This is going to become a staple in my home. What a great recipe. Thank you so much!!

This is a beautiful dish. So excited I made it. Followed recipe and it is perfect. 

Thank you

Delicious! Easy recipe and great results. This one is getting printed &amp; kept!

I have made this delicious dish many times and have yet to be able to cook the dry lima beans in 25 mins. I will usually need upwards of an hour and then try one to see if it had softened. I have tried the recipe with the beans not quite done thinking they will soften while in the oven. They do not soften in the oven. I will also add a good greek or Tupelo honey to the recipe (though not vegan). But l absolutely love them, use as a side or a main depending on how many are at the table. And it is funny how there are never leftovers of this dish.

It just came out of the oven…OMG they are so good and creamy….

Had some Giant Lima Beans in the cupboard and wanted to use them up so searched for a Vegan recipe and found this one. Very easy to make and the final product is delicious! Flavors are not overpowering and I really enjoyed it. Will definitely add to my meal rotation.

Thanks for leaving a comment that you used baby limas! That's what I have as well and I was hoping to substitute if the cook time would be the same. Looking forward to making this!

Absolutely delicious. I made it with baby dried lima beans because that's what I had. I added a few sprinkles of hot pepper flakes but otherwise followed the recipe. (OK, OK so my garlic cloves were gargantuan but whatevs . . . ). I cooked one hour covered at 300 and another hour uncovered at 300 to give the flavors a little time to meld. Get yourself some crusty bread to go with it!

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