Gigantes plaki

Name: Gigantes plaki
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1/2 large onion (roughly chopped); 1 large carrot; 1 celery stalk; 2 garlic cloves; Salt; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup flat parsley; 1/2 tsp thyme; 3/4 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; Black pepper; 1/8 tsp cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 1 can butter beans; 100g creamy feta; Bread for serving

5 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:22:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories213.5 kcal (11%)

Total Fat10.4 g (15%)

Carbs23.6 g (9%)

Sugars2.4 g (3%)

Protein8.9 g (18%)

Sodium921.1 mg (46%)

Fiber6.7 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

olive oil

0.5onion

large, roughly chopped

¼ cupflat parsley

½ tspthyme

¾ tsporegano

¼ tspred pepper flakes

⅛ tspcinnamon

100gfeta

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Saute the vegetables: In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat, add ⅛ cup olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt (about ¼ teaspoon). Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften, 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes and spices: Add the tomatoes with their juices and the water. Season with another pinch of salt (about ¼ teaspoon). Add the parsley, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cinnamon, and bay leaf.

Step 4

Add the beans: Stir in the beans and cook for 5 minutes over high heat. At this point, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then transfer the mixture to the oven and bake until thickened and the top layer turns a light golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

Finish and serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Finish the dish with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of parsley, and a good sprinkle of feta. Serve with rustic bread.