Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowGreek · dinnerGigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)A comforting Greek dish of giant beans baked in a chunky tomato sauce with vegetables and olive oil, finished with feta and served with bread.total40 minprep10 mincook30 minservings4Original recipe on themediterraneandish.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans) to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredients Print photoAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servingsExtra-virgin olive oil0.5 large onion, roughly chopped1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped1 celery stalk, roughly chopped2 large garlic cloves, mincedKosher salt1 can diced tomatoes, 15-ounce, with juices6 tbsp water, 3 fluid ounces0.25 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish0.5 tbsp fresh thyme leaves0.75 tsp dried oregano0.25 /2 teaspoon red pepper flakes0.25 tsp ground black pepper0.125 /4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 dried bay leaf1 can butter beans, 15-ounce, drained and rinsed (or the largest beans you can find, )Creamy feta cheese, crumbledRustic bread, for servingStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F.2Step 2: In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat, add 1/8 cup olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon). Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften, 5-7 minutes.3Step 3: Add the tomatoes with their juices and the water. Season with another pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon). Add the parsley, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cinnamon, and bay leaf.4Step 4: Stir in the beans and cook for 5 minutes over high heat. At this point, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then transfer the mixture to the oven and bake until thickened and the top layer turns a light golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.5Step 5: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Finish the dish with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of parsley, and a good sprinkle of feta. Serve with rustic bread.getsaucepan.com/r/77f6754c-8047-45b9-acb8-0158a554b48c · Original: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/gigantes-plaki-greek-giant-beans/
