Gigantes Plaki

🔥 Prep

• Rinse 500 g Giant Beans and soak them in water overnight (or at least 8 hours).
• Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
• Dice 1 pcs Onion.
• Mince 3 cloves Garlic.
• Chop the parsley bunch.
• Dice 400 g Tomato (or crush by hand).
• Measure out 0.5 cup Olive Oil and have it ready.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• 2. In a large pot, add the soaked beans and cover with fresh water; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender but not mushy; drain.
• 3. In a baking dish, combine the cooked beans, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and 0.5 cup Olive Oil; toss to coat evenly.
• 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• 6. Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 200°C, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the top is lightly caramelized and the sauce has thickened.
• 7. Let the Gigantes Plaki rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🔥 Serve

• Serve the Gigantes Plaki warm, straight from the baking dish.
• Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
• Accompany with crusty bread or pita to soak up the flavorful sauce.
• Pair with a simple Greek salad (cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives) or grilled vegetables.