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Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)

Name: Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: greek, mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 g dried butter bean soaked overnight; 1 u yellow onion finely chopped; 3 gra garlic minced; 1 u carrot grated; 400 g canned chopped tomato; 2 cs tomato paste; 250 ml vegetable broth; 0,25 tassa fresh parsley chopped; 1 ct dried oregano; 1 u bay leaf; 3 cs olive oil; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground

This traditional Greek dish features large butter beans baked in a rich, herby tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. It's a comforting and hearty vegan meal, perfect for a main course or a substantial side.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 1 h 35 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana

Vegetariana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

250 gdried butter bean, soaked overnight
1 uyellow onion, finely chopped
3 gragarlic, minced
1 ucarrot, grated
400 gcanned chopped tomato
2 cstomato paste
250 mlvegetable broth
0,25 tassafresh parsley, chopped
1 ctdried oregano
1 ubay leaf
3 csolive oil
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

oven-safe pot · grater · large pot · cutting board · knife

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Drain the soaked butter beans and rinse them thoroughly.
2
Place the beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
Uns 5 min
3
Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
Uns 1 h
Nota de cuina: Do not overcook them at this stage as they will finish cooking in the oven.
4
While the beans are simmering, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Uns 10 min
5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
6
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Uns 7 min
7
Stir in the minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Uns 3 min
8
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
Uns 1 min
9
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
Uns 1 min
10
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Nota de cuina: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
11
Drain the par-cooked butter beans and add them to the tomato sauce, stirring gently to combine.
Uns 1 min
12
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
Uns 2 min
13
Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
14
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are very tender and the sauce has thickened.
Uns 40 min
Nota de cuina: If the sauce looks too dry, add a little more vegetable broth or hot water during baking.
15
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
16
Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover gigantes plaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.