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Gigantes (Greek Giant Baked Beans) Recipe

Posted on Nov 20th, 2022
by Chef's Pencil Staff
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Gigantes Giant Beans

Gigantes is a traditional Greek dish made with beans that is not only very tasty but also healthy. The name gigantes comes from the Greek word for giants, hence giant beans.

Gigantes is a delicious vegan dish, which can be enjoyed as a side or as a main course. The beans traditionally used to make gigantes are a variety of giant runner beans (fasolia gigantes), which can be substituted for giant Lima beans.

Below is a traditional recipe for gigantes. Enjoy!

Gigantes

Greek Gigantes

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 8 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

  • 500 gr white runner beans 
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 onion
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red peppers
  • 70 gr olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 50 gr white wine
  • 400 gr canned chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ bunch parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 4-5 springs thyme
  • 300 ml water

Instructions
 

How to Make Gigantes:

  • Soak the beans in water for 8-10 hours or overnight.
  • Place a pot over medium to high heat.
  • Add the beans and bay leaves and boil for 1 hour until they soften.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) fan.
  • Finely chop the onion, thinly slice the garlic, slice the spring onions into rounds, chop the carrots into slices, and dice the red pepper.
  • Place a pan over medium to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine. Allow it to evaporate and add the chopped tomatoes. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the contents of the pan to a baking dish.
  • Add the finely chopped parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and water.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Then remove the foil and bake for another 10-25 minutes, until light golden.

Notes

Gigantes Giant Beans
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