Gigantes Baked with Onions (Gigantes Plaki)
Preparation time: 10 hours (soaking) | Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Serves: 2 | Difficulty: Medium
INGREDIENTS
– 400 g giant beans
– 2 onions, thinly sliced
– 6 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
– 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped
– 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
– 1 tbsp chopped dill
– 1 garlic clove
– 1 tsp chili flakes
– 3 carrots, diced
– Salt and pepper
COOKING METHOD
Boil soaked beans for about 35 minutes until tender but not mushy.
In a pan cook the onions over medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened.
Add olive oil and garlic and sauté further. Add the remaining ingredients except the beans and cook until flavors combine.
Remove from heat, gently mix in the beans and transfer to an ovenproof dish.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35–40 minutes.
Tip:
Ensure the beans are covered with liquid before baking. Add hot vegetable stock or water if needed.
