Gigantes Plaki

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. 2Step 2: In a large skillet or dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and red pepper flakes. Sauté, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
3. 3Step 3: Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, drained beans, stock or water, bay leaves, parley and dill. Bring to a gentle simmer then stir in the beans.
4. 4Step 4: Transfer dutch oven or skillet to pre-heated oven. Bake for 30-45- minutes in the oven, or until the sauce has thickened and beans are very tender or continue cooking the beans on the stovetop.
5. 5Step 5: Cover the skillet, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally adding a splash of broth or water as needed if the beans get too dry.
6. 6Step 6: Simmer or bake until juices have reduces to your desired thickness.
7. 7Step 7: Once done remove pan from oven or stove top, Remove and discard bay leaves and taste and adjust salt and paper to taste.
8. 8Step 8: Serve warm, room temperature or even cold, with a heavy drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of feta cheese, and more fresh dill and parsley.