Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Giant Beans)
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.
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- Tid i alt
- 1 t. 35 min.
- Portioner
- 4
- Sværhedsgrad
- Mellem
Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.
Klargøring
Ingredienser
- 250 gdried butter bean, soaked overnight
- 1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 fedgarlic, minced
- 1 stk.carrot, grated
- 400 gcanned chopped tomato
- 2 spsk.tomato paste
- 250 mlvegetable broth
- 0,25 kopfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsk.dried oregano
- 1 stk.bay leaf
- 3 spsk.olive oil
- 0,5 tsk.salt
- 0,25 tsk.black pepper, freshly ground
Udstyr
oven-safe pot · grater · large pot · cutting board · knife
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 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.
Ca. 5 min.
- 3
Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
Ca. 1 t.
Kokkens note: 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).
Ca. 10 min.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ca. 1 min.
- 6
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Ca. 7 min.
- 7
Stir in the minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Ca. 3 min.
- 8
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
Ca. 1 min.
- 9
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
Ca. 1 min.
- 10
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Kokkens note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 11
Drain the par-cooked butter beans and add them to the tomato sauce, stirring gently to combine.
Ca. 1 min.
- 12
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 40 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Bevar den gode smag
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 needed.