Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)
A classic Greek dish of large white beans baked in a tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Vegan and soy-free, this Gigantes Plaki is a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Gigantes Beans (dried)
- 1 large Onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery
- about 790 g Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 2 leaves Bay Leaf
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak gigantes beans overnight in water.
- 2Drain and rinse beans. Place in a pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.
- 3Preheat oven to 175°C.
- 4In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- 5Add minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6Stir in the cooked gigantes beans into the tomato sauce.
- 7Cover and bake for 1 hour, or until sauce has thickened and flavors have melded.
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