Greek Butter Beans Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 100 gramsolive oil
• 100 gramsonionchopped
• 170 gramscarrotscut in slices
• 1 large garlic clove
• 250 gramsfresh tomatoeschopped
• 65 gramstomato paste
• 500 gramsdried butters beans100gramsolive oil100gramsonionchopped170gramscarrotscut in slices1large garlic clove250gramsfresh tomatoeschopped65gramstomato pastea handful ofcelerya handful offresh dill

Details

Adapted from realgreekrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation 1 day before:

Fill a large cooking pot with tepid water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and add the butter beans. Let them soak for 24 hours before cooking.

Cooking Method:

Drain butter beans in a colander.

In a large cooking pot add 3 liters of water and the butter beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 hours or untill butter beans are completely soft.

Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic and sliced carrots. Cook till soft and golden in color. Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh herbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes stiring with a wooden spoon.

Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer mixture into the butter beans. Season with salt and pepper.

Bring heat to high and cook for approximately 10 minutes until sauce starts to thicken slightly. Preheat oven to 220°C/428°F.

Transfer beans to a large baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes.