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Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)

Name: Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ~¼ cups extra-virgin olive oil; ½ onion; 1 carrot; 1 celery stalk; 2 garlic cloves; ~½ tsp kosher salt; 15 oz canned diced tomatoes; 6 tbsp water; ¼ cups flat-leaf parsley; ½ tbsp fresh thyme leaves; ¾ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 dried bay leaf; 15 oz canned butter beans; ~200 g feta cheese; ~1 rustic bread

⏱ 50 min

This classic Greek dish transforms simple canned beans into a satisfying vegetarian dinner by baking them with tomatoes, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. Loaded with plant-based protein and wholesome vegetables.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

Gigantes Plaki | Greek Baked Beans Recipe

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Ingredients

extra-virgin olive oil~¼ cupsest.
onionlarge, roughly chopped½
carrotlarge, peeled and roughly chopped1
celery stalkroughly chopped1
garlic cloveslarge, minced2
kosher salt~½ tspest.
canned diced tomatoeswith juices15 oz
water6 tbsp
flat-leaf parsley

Steps

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1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet.
2
Once the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and stir to combine.
3
Sauté the vegetables, allowing them to sweat gently in the olive oil for a few minutes to release their aromas. They don't need to be fully cooked as they'll finish in the oven.
4
Add the canned tomatoes with their juices and the water. Stir well and season with another pinch of salt.
5
Stir in the chopped parsley, fresh thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Mix well.
6
Let the sauce simmer gently on the stovetop for a minute or two to allow the flavors to meld.
7
Add the drained and rinsed butter beans to the sauce. Stir gently to combine and coat the beans.
8
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
9
Remove from the oven. Top with crumbled feta cheese and additional parsley if desired. Serve with rustic bread.

Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)

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