Name: Authentic Yigandes Plaki Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb dried giant beans (gigantes), or large lima beans; 1/2 cup extra virgin 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 tomato puree; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but traditional); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups water or vegetable broth (plus more if needed)

Yigandes Plaki Greece

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

Vegetarian

Made with

Giant beans tomato sauce onions garlic

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