Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans)
Gigantes Plaki is a traditional Greek dish featuring large white beans baked in a rich, savory tomato sauce with herbs. This hearty and satisfying vegan recipe makes for an excellent appetizer or a light main course served with crusty bread.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 373 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 gdried giant white bean, soaked overnight
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 250 mlvegetable broth
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · dutch oven · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Drain the pre-soaked giant white beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Place the beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water by about 2 inches, and bring to a boil.
About 5 min
- 3
Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape; drain and set aside.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the beans at this stage, as they will cook further in the oven.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 10 min
- 5
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 7 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 8
Add the canned crushed tomato, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried oregano, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then stir in the pre-cooked giant white beans.
About 5 min
- 10
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the beans are very tender.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: The top of the beans should be slightly caramelized and browned.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
About 5 min
- 12
Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 372.6kcal
- Protein
- 15.5g
- Carbs
- 38.3g
- Fat
- 14.8g
- Fibre
- 16.7g
- Sugar
- 7.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Gigantes Plaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if too dry.
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