Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato)

Name: Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cans giant butter beans (or gigante beans, 15 oz), drained, rinsed; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A beloved Greek taverna dish of giant butter beans slow-baked in a rich tomato sauce with olive oil, onion, and sweet paprika until the sauce is thick and the beans are creamy and tender. Plan ahead: soak dried beans overnight if not using canned.

75 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans giant butter beans (or gigante beans, 15 oz), drained, rinsed
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2

Heat half the 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 2 diced celery stalks; cook for 6-7 minutes until softened.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste; stir and cook 1 minute until the paste deepens in color.
4

Stir in 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
5

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed giant butter beans (or gigante beans, 15 oz) to the sauce and stir gently. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top.
6

Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the sauce is thick and the top is lightly caramelized.
7

Remove from oven, scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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