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My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans

My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans, inspired by the classic Gigantes Plaki, are large white beans baked in a flavorful tomato, garlic, and olive oil sauce with plenty of herbs. Traditionally served warm or at room temperature, they’re satisfying enough to stand alone as a main dish or pair perfectly as a meze or side. This recipe celebrates the bold flavors of Greek cooking, rustic, vibrant, and deeply nourishing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Additional time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • pound dried Corona beans
  • 3 quarts cold water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups water or more as needed
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Large bowl (for soaking beans)
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Large pot (for boiling beans)
  • Baking dish or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Place corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place the dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
  6. Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1004mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can use finely chopped fresh tomato instead of tomato sauce if preferred.
Substitute 2 teaspoons of fine table salt for kosher salt if desired.
Serve alongside grilled meat or simply with extra feta for a great vegetarian main.

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