GREEK BAKED BEANS WITH HONEY AND DILL

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These beans become creamy as they bake slowly in a sweet and sour broth flavored with honey and vinegar. You can make the dish with regular white beans, which will require soaking, or with large lima beans, which will not.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     one pot, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried large lima beans or white beans, soaked if necessary for six hours or overnight in 2 quarts of water and drained (limas require no soaking)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, preferably a sweet red onion, finely chopped
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons honey, such as clover or acacia
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup, loosely packed, chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine the drained beans and water to cover by 3 inches in a large, oven-proof casserole or Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium size, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • After 30 minutes, drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the remaining olive oil, the tomatoes and the liquid in the can, bay leaf, honey, and 2 cups water or enough to just cover the beans. Stir in the onion, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven. Bake one hour, stirring often and adding water if necessary. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes, until the beans are tender and the mixture is thick.
  • Stir in the dill, cover and let sit 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with thick slices of country bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

Zidan Mohammed
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Mausam Puma Rai
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Ksmoke
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and flavorful way to cook baked beans.


Rafiat mopelola
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Overall, this is a good recipe for Greek baked beans. With a few adjustments, it can be a great dish.


Busisiwe Ntsimbeni
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The beans were too mushy for my taste. I would recommend cooking them for less time next time.


Robby Ishee
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The beans took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to add extra water to prevent them from burning.


Rana Manu
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The beans were a little bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


mouin hizem
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These beans were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey next time.


Byhkhl A
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I didn't have any dill, so I used fresh parsley instead. The beans were still very good.


James Cruthenz
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I'm allergic to honey, so I substituted maple syrup instead. The beans were still delicious.


Sheryl Cureton
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I added a little bit of smoked paprika to the beans and they were amazing. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Dj Arif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful.


Jinyra Edward
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These beans are so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making them again.


Amadou Saikou Diallo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and healthy meal.


Sk Jk
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the beans are always a hit with my family.


Misha Purja
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I'm not a huge fan of baked beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey and dill give them a really nice flavor.


Sayah Anderson
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These Greek baked beans were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of honey and dill.