
Greek Gigantes Plaki (Giant Baked Beans)
Large butter beans baked in a rich tomato-herb sauce with garlic and dill until tender and slightly caramelized. A Greek taverna classic.
30 min
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Butter Beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 whole Yellow Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ¼ cup Fresh Dill
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 loaf Crusty Bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe dish or skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and paprika. Stir 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes and ½ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in butter beans. Season with salt to taste. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Transfer to oven and bake 20 minutes until sauce is thick and edges are slightly caramelized.
- Stir in lemon juice. Top with fresh dill. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories450 kcal
Protein20g
Carbs65g
Fat15g
Fiber12g
Sodium600mg
Sugar8g