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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

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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

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories450 kcal
Protein20g
Carbs65g
Fat15g
Fiber12g
Sodium600mg
Sugar8g