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Name: Authentic Gigandes Plaki Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb dried giant beans (gigantes) or large lima beans; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 3 cups fresh tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but traditional); 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)

Gigandes Plaki

Greece

Various

Giant beans baked in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs, often served as a vegetarian main dish.

Vegetarian

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