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dish of gigantes plaki (Greek baked beans) on cooling rack sprinkled with herbs and feta cheese

Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)

Robyn
This simple yet delicious Greek dish of butter beans in a cinnamon spiced tomato sauce, sprinkled with feta and fresh oregano can be served hot or cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Midweek Meals, Plant Based | Vegetarian
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 people
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 400g (14oz) rushed / diced tomatoes
  • 250ml (1 c) water
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 400g (14oz) tinned / canned butter beans
  • Pinch salt
  • Black pepper
  • 100g (3.5 oz) Feta cheese
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil, to serve
  • Fresh oregano or basil to serve, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C/360˚F
  • Fry the onion in the oil over a low-medium heat for 5-10 minutes until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute then tip the onion and garlic into an oven proof casserole dish.
  • Add the tomato puree, tin tomatoes, water, cinnamon, dried oregano and butter beans.
  • Season.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Place in oven with the lid on and bake for 1 hour without stirring.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then scatter with the fresh herbs, feta and olive oil before serving.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD / STORAGE
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best if bought to room temperature before serving, if possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bean recipe, budget friendly, gluten free, storecupboard recipe, vegetarian

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