Gigantes Plaki (Greek Giant Beans)

Gigantes Plaki (Greek Giant Beans)

from vegancocotte.com
50 min

Gigantes plaki is a delicious Greek dish made with giant beans in a tomato-based sauce that's super flavorful and very easy to make. My version is made with canned beans so you can have it on the table in under an hour!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large red onions, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cans (14 oz / 400 g each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup (100 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or dill to garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and add the red onion and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until softened.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato paste, oregano and cinnamon, then add the butter beans, crushed tomatoes and water.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper, stir well to combine. If your pan is not oven safe, transfer it to a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Bake for 30 minutes until the sauce is thick, adding more liquid if needed.

  6. 6

    Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.