By Coach Dave
Greek Gigante Beans
3 steps
Prep:10minCook:8h
Gigante beans are a crowd favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. Smaller white beans, like cannellini, will cook more quickly.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:41:47 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
38
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories366.1 kcal (18%)
Total Fat26 g (37%)
Carbs27.3 g (11%)
Sugars9.8 g (11%)
Protein7.2 g (14%)
Sodium1123.1 mg (56%)
Fiber7.5 g (27%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings

1 pounddry gigantes beans
soaked overnight

2yellow onions
medium, peeled and chopped

4 clovesgarlic
peeled, and smashed

2 x 14.5 ouncecans no-salt-added diced tomatoes

2 cupsvegetarian chicken broth
or water

2bay leaves

1 teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoondried thyme

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

1 teaspoonsalt

1 teaspoonsugar

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

Black pepper

olive oil
for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Boil the beans for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a large slow cooker. Cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low. Taste and add more salt as needed.
Step 3
Serve with toasted crusty bread. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
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