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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 порції
Cuisine: greek, mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 g dried butter bean soaked overnight; 1 шт. yellow onion finely chopped; 3 зубчик garlic minced; 1 шт. carrot grated; 400 g canned chopped tomato; 2 ст. л. tomato paste; 250 ml vegetable broth; 0,25 склянка fresh parsley chopped; 1 ч. л. dried oregano; 1 шт. bay leaf; 3 ст. л. olive oil; 0,5 ч. л. salt; 0,25 ч. л. 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.

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Загальний час: 1 год 35 хв
Порції: 4
Складність: Середньо

Вегетаріанський

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Підготовка

Інгредієнти

250 gdried butter bean, soaked overnight
1 шт.yellow onion, finely chopped
3 зубчикgarlic, minced
1 шт.carrot, grated
400 gcanned chopped tomato
2 ст. л.tomato paste
250 mlvegetable broth
0,25 склянкаfresh parsley, chopped
1 ч. л.dried oregano
1 шт.bay leaf
3 ст. л.olive oil
0,5 ч. л.salt
0,25 ч. л.black pepper, freshly ground

Приладдя

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

Спосіб приготування

Крок за кроком

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

Правильне зберігання

Зберігання

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

Розігрівання

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