Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dried Gigantes Beans
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 large Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. 1Soak the gigantes beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Add the drained beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. 5Bring to a simmer, then cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
6. 6Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

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