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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 1 sa. 35 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
Alerjen bilgisi: süt içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
- 250 gdried butter bean, soaked overnight
- 1 adetyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 dişgarlic, minced
- 1 adetcarrot, grated
- 400 gcanned chopped tomato
- 2 yemek kaşığıtomato paste
- 250 mlvegetable broth
- 0,25 su bardağıfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 çay kaşığıdried oregano
- 1 adetbay leaf
- 3 yemek kaşığıolive oil
- 0,5 çay kaşığısalt
- 0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
Ekipman
oven-safe pot · grater · large pot · cutting board · knife
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 3
Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
Yaklaşık 1 sa.
Aşçının notu: 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).
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 6
Add the yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
- 7
Stir in the minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 8
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 9
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth, then add the chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 10
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
Aşçının notu: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 11
Drain the par-cooked butter beans and add them to the tomato sauce, stirring gently to combine.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 12
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 40 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Tazeliğini koruyun
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.