Greek cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Gigantes Plaki

Large white beans baked in tomato sauce with dill and olive oil.

Ingredients · for 6 servings

• 500 g large white beans (Gigantes)
• 2 onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 800 g passata
• 1 bunch dill
• 1 bunch parsley
• 150 ml olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Soak the beans overnight, then simmer for 45 minutes until tender and drain.
2. Sweat the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper and reduce for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the beans to a baking dish with the sauce and herbs.
5. Bake at 180 °C for 40 minutes until the surface browns lightly.