Greek Stifado Bean Stew: Giant Beans with Shallots

Name: Greek Stifado Bean Stew: Giant Beans with Shallots
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1-pound giant lima beans, soaked in water overnight; 10-12 shallots, peeled; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon sugar or honey; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper, to taste; A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; • Spinach, roughly chopped (fresh or frozen); • Your favorite greens (fresh or frozen); • Sautéed mushrooms; • Feta cheese; • Bell peppers

Instructions

Stifado is a Greek stew (one of my favorite comfort foods) that is made with a rich tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and warm spices and whole shallots or pearl onions. This stew is traditionally made with beef. However, we're in quarantine and I'm trying to use pantry ingredients to limit grocery store trips. Hence, this Bean stew stifado was created. I made it with my favorite beans, giant lima beans, but feel free to use whatever you love or have in your pantry. It's hearty, delicious, and so aromatic.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:16:33 GMT