Fassolia Gigantes Plaki Giant Beans Baked in the Oven

Discover the hearty and flavorful charm of Fassolia Gigantes Plaki, a traditional Greek dish featuring tender giant beans baked to perfection in a rich tomato-herb sauce. This vegan-friendly recipe combines buttery Gigantes (or butter beans) with a medley of sautéed vegetables, fragrant oregano and thyme, and a luscious blend of crushed tomatoes and olive oil. Slow-baked in the oven, the dish develops deep, caramelized flavors that pair beautifully with crusty bread or complement grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Perfect for make-ahead meals, this savory classic offers a satisfying, Mediterranean twist to your dinner table with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams dried giant beans (Gigantes or butter beans)
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 diced celery stalk
• 60 ml olive oil
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 500 ml water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried giant beans under cold water and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight (8-12 hours). Drain and rinse before cooking.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring fresh water to a boil and add the soaked beans. Simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Drain the beans and set them aside.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, water, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

In a large baking dish, spread the cooked beans evenly and pour the tomato mixture over the top. Gently stir to ensure the beans are well coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the top is slightly caramelized.

Step 9

Remove the baking dish from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with crusty bread or as a side dish to grilled meats or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1756.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2456.8

Total Fat 62.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3025.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 354.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 116.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 988.1mg	0%
Iron 36.9mg	0%
Potassium 8949.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 58.0%