Gigantes
Greek Gigantes is a comforting dish that features large butter beans slow-baked in tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried gigantes (butter beans, lima beans, or canned giant beans)
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- ½ Onion finely chopped
- ½ cup Olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- ½ tsp Cinnamon (for deeper flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the beans
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight and boil them until tender. If using canned beans, simply drain and rinse them.
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and aromatic.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Place the beans into a baking dish, then pour the tomato sauce over them. Drizzle with more olive oil.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the beans are soft and the sauce is thickened, remove from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve with crumbled feta and warm crusty bread for a complete meal.
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