GIANT BEANS IN THE OVEN
This dish is a classic Greek recipe that brings rich flavors and aromas to the table. The giant beans, after soaking for several hours, are slowly boiled with bay leaves until they become tender. They are then combined with a rich tomato and vegetable sauce, enhanced by the freshness of parsley (or dill) and the aroma of thyme. The dish is finished with a light baking in the oven, which allows the ingredients to blend harmoniously, creating a dish full of flavours and textures. It is served hot, ideally with fresh bread to enjoy the delicious sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 300 g water
  • 500g giant beans
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 dried onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 fresh onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red pepper
  • 70 g olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 50 g white wine
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • ½ bunch of parsley or dill
  • 4-5 sprigs of thyme, leaves only
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

1

Soak the giant beans in water for 8-10 hours.

2

Move to a saucepan to medium-high heat.

3

Add water to the pot and add the beans, bay leaves and boil for 1 hour until tender.

4

When they are ready, drain them and place them in a 25×35 cm ovenproof baking dish.

5

Preheat the oven to 180°C in the air.

6

Finely chop the onion, the garlic, the spring onions, slice the carrots into small slices and dice the pepper.

7

Place a frying pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.

8

Then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

9

Add the wine, let it evaporate, add the tomato and stir with a wooden spoon.

10

Remove from the heat and pour the whole mixture into the pan with the giants.

11

Add the finely chopped parsley (or dill if you prefer its taste) thyme, salt, pepper, the remaining olive oil and water.

12

Mix with a wooden spoon, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

13

Uncover and bake for another 10-25 minutes to brown.