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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 porcí
Cuisine: greek, mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 g dried butter bean soaked overnight; 1 ks yellow onion finely chopped; 3 stroužek garlic minced; 1 ks carrot grated; 400 g canned chopped tomato; 2 lžíce tomato paste; 250 ml vegetable broth; 0,25 hrnek fresh parsley chopped; 1 lžička dried oregano; 1 ks bay leaf; 3 lžíce olive oil; 0,5 lžička salt; 0,25 lžička 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.

Originální recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 1 h 35 min
Počet porcí: 4
Obtížnost: Střední

Vegetariánské

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Suroviny

250 gdried butter bean, soaked overnight
1 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
3 stroužekgarlic, minced
1 kscarrot, grated
400 gcanned chopped tomato
2 lžícetomato paste
250 mlvegetable broth
0,25 hrnekfresh parsley, chopped
1 lžičkadried oregano
1 ksbay leaf
3 lžíceolive oil
0,5 lžičkasalt
0,25 lžičkablack pepper, freshly ground

Vybavení

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

Postup

Krok za krokem

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.
Přibližně 5 min
3
Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
Přibližně 1 h
Poznámka kuchaře: 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).
Přibližně 10 min
5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Přibližně 1 min
6
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Přibližně 7 min
7
Stir in the minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Přibližně 3 min
8
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
Přibližně 1 min
9
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
Přibližně 1 min
10
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Poznámka kuchaře: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
11
Drain the par-cooked butter beans and add them to the tomato sauce, stirring gently to combine.
Přibližně 1 min
12
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
Přibližně 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.
Přibližně 40 min
Poznámka kuchaře: 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.

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Skladování

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

Ohřívání

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