I used to believe the best baked beans came from Boston or Texas, but ever since I discovered this very hearty giant bean casserole, I have to give it to the Greeks. 'Big Fat' refers not only to size of the beans, but also to the huge flavor of this dish. Use the largest beans you can find: Gigante beans are the best, but Corona and lima beans also work great. Serve alongside grilled meat or simply with extra feta for a great vegetarian main.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 10h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place Corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
- Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1003.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
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Shani Khokher
s.k98@yahoo.comI made these beans for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.
Christopher Lee
c.lee83@gmail.comThese beans were a great side dish for my Greek-themed dinner party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Terrance Guerrero
g.terrance19@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were really good! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Abishek Chy
c.abishek@hotmail.comThese beans were easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, and herbs. I'll definitely be making these again.
RA Rana
r13@yahoo.comThese beans were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sunil Chy
c.s43@hotmail.comI made these beans for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.
Rajon Campbell
c-rajon56@hotmail.co.ukThese beans were a great side dish for my Greek-themed dinner party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
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prescriptionmeds69@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were really good! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Florence Karanja
f@yahoo.comThese beans were easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, and herbs. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joshua Maharaj
joshua_m23@yahoo.comThese beans were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'll definitely be making these again.
Edee Lo
edeelo@yahoo.comI made these beans for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.
M.Naveed Bhatti
m41@gmail.comThese beans were a great side dish for my Greek-themed dinner party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Omar 7od
omar@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were really good! The sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Immanuel Jerry
j_immanuel@yahoo.comThese beans were easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, and herbs. I'll definitely be making these again.
SH MUSIC
sh_music27@yahoo.comThese beans were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sandhya Malik
m.s@hotmail.co.ukI made these beans for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.
Lisa Hickman
h-lisa98@hotmail.comThese beans were a great addition to my Greek-themed dinner party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Briona Witcher
wbriona6@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were delicious! The tomatoes and feta cheese added a nice tanginess, and the beans were so tender. I'll definitely be making these again.
Omar Tarha
t44@aol.comThese Greek baked beans were a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were incredible, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.