Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

Name: Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound dried large lima beans; 1 tbsp olive oil; 6 cloves garlic ((minced or crushed through a garlic press)); 1 medium onion ((diced)); 2 stalks celery ((optional, diced)); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 15 ounces diced tomatoes ((can use pureed tomatoes)); 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp paprika ((optional)); Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

This simple but stunning Greek style dish of gigantes plaki, buttery lima beans baked in a rich tomato sauce, can be served as a mezze (an appetizer) or as a tasty side dish. It's a simple recipe loaded with so much flavor and it's so easy to make!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:47:47 GMT