Baked Lima Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)

Name: Baked Lima Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups lima beans (, dried); 1 sweet onion (, diced (about 3 inch diameter)); 2 cloves garlic (, finely chopped); 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing (, optional or use 1/3 cup broth for oil free); 2 carrots (, chopped (about 5 inches long)); 2 stalks celery (, chopped (about 8 inches long)); 1 pound fresh spinach (, chopped (or Swiss chard or both)); 1 pound fresh tomatoes (, diced); 1/2 cup fresh parsley (, chopped ); 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 25min

This traditional Greek baked lima bean recipe with added veggies is a one stop meal. Gigantes plaki is loaded with protein, perfect for all ages and so flavorful!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:58:22 GMT