Name: Authentic Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 pound dried giant beans (gigantes or elefantes); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 3 cups fresh tomato puree; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Gigantes Greece

Giant beans cooked in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs, often served as a side dish or meze.

Side dish meze

Made with

Giant beans tomato sauce onions garlic

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