GIGANTES (GREEK GIANT BAKED BEANS)
Butter Beans are most similar to our 'gigantes' (giants). If any of you have access to an ethnic Greek grocery, go and get the real thing - you'll love them!
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Beans
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the pre-soaked beans in a pressure cooker, with enough water to cover by one inch, for 20 minutes and allow to sit, undisturbed, for 2-3 hours before proceeding with recipe.
- Tip the beans into a large baking pan.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the dill, and stir well to distribute.
- Pour over enough hot water to cover beans by 1".
- Place pan in oven and set oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 2 hours. Check, if you like your beans more tender, cook them a half hour longer.
- Stir dill in for last 15 minutes of baking.
- There will still be plenty of juices in the pan, but these will be absorbed by the beans and thicken as the beans cool.
- Like nearly all bean recipes, these only improve the next day, and the day after next.
- In Greece, these beans would constitute the main, 'vegetarian' meal and would not include the bacon, which is my own addition. We often eat meatless, especially when we're fasting. With or without the bacon or sausage, this is good eating, especially with a big chunk of sharp feta cheese on the side to nibble on between bites of beans and slurps of sauce and some good, honest, crusty bread to clean your plate up with. :-).
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justin UYS
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The beans are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I served it with rice and a side salad, and it was a delicious meal.
Musa Mayo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love serving it with grilled chicken or fish.
LaDawn Knight
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some canned beans in my pantry, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The beans were so flavorful and delicious.
aziz gaming Tudft
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Akeisha Peniston
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Sar min
[email protected]These beans are so delicious! I love the way the herbs and spices complement the beans. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
BLAST BOY
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some Greek flavor to your meals. The beans are so flavorful and hearty, and the sauce is perfect for dipping bread or pita.
Shah G
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family.
Nice One
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The beans are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I served it with rice and a side salad, and it was a delicious meal.
Jessi Zimba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I love serving it with grilled chicken or fish.
Usman khalid
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some canned beans in my pantry, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The beans were so flavorful and delicious.
Shorsh Xaky
[email protected]These beans are delicious! I love the way the tomato sauce and herbs complement the beans. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Andrew De Leon
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but otherwise it was very good. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
FARUK And
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
BtsLover Army_Life
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I served it with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.
Jack FayBoggs
[email protected]These beans are so good! I love the way the flavors all come together. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Bhanubhakta Joshi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the beans, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tanvir The Legend
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less salt next time.
Cheyenne Nelson
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's become a new favorite. The beans are so creamy and delicious, and the sauce is wonderfully tangy. I highly recommend it!
beccie alexander
[email protected]These gigantes beans are amazing! They're so flavorful and hearty, and the tomato sauce is perfect. I served them with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with the whole family.