Greek·non-vegetarian·medium

Gigantes Plaki

Name: Gigantes Plaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 400g Butter Beans; 3 tbs Olive Oil; 1 chopped Onion; 2 chopped Garlic Clove; 2 tbs Tomato Puree; 800g Tomatoes; 1 tbs Sugar; 1 tbs Dried Oregano; Pinch Cinnamon; 2 tbs Chopped Parsley

Gigantes Plaki is a hearty Greek baked bean dish that delivers rich, comforting flavors with every spoonful. Giant white beans simmer in a luscious tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. The beans emerge tender yet intact, soaking up the sauce while the top develops a golden, slightly caramelized crust. This dish is worth making for its ability to evoke the warmth of a Greek taverna, offering a satisfying, rustic meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

75 min(prep 15 + cook 60)

4 servings

250 kcal

4.3

Ingredients

Nutrition

250 kcalper serving

Protein10g16%

Carbs35g55%

Fat8g13%

Fiber7g11%

Sugar4g6%

Directions

1
Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain, rinse, then place in a pan covered with water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for approx 50 mins until slightly tender but not soft. Drain, then set aside.
2
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, tip in the onion and garlic, then cook over a medium heat for 10 mins until softened but not browned. Add the tomato purée, cook for a further min, add remaining ingredients, then simmer for 2-3 mins. Season generously, then stir in the beans. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then bake for approximately 1 hr, uncovered and without stirring, until the beans are tender. The beans will absorb all the fabulous flavours and the sauce will thicken. Allow to cool, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil to serve.

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