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Gigantes - Greek Baked Lima Beans

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Gigantes are Greek baked lima beans cooked in a rich tomato sauce with olive oil and herbs for a hearty, traditional vegetarian dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 -6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 139

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked large lima beans or gigantes beans
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
½ cup water or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or dill chopped Optional
Lemon juice Optional
Extra olive oil drizzle Optional

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 6- 8 minutes, until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Place cooked beans in a baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over beans and add water or broth.
Stir gently to combine.
Bake uncovered 60–75 minutes, stirring once, until sauce thickens and beans are tender and lightly caramelized on top.
Finish with herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Serve warm or at room temperature with bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Grow-it-yourself: herbs like parsley and dill are easy to grow

Make ahead: tastes even better the next day

Traditional touch: bake until the top lightly browns

Serve with: salads, roasted vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter

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