Go Back
–+ servings
Greek Baked Beans • Gigantes Plaki
Print Recipe Add to Collection
5 from 5 votes

Greek Baked Beans • Gigantes Plaki | Club Foody

Incredibly tasty and healthy, these Greek Baked Beans aka Gigantes Plaki can be served as a mezze, a main vegetarian dish, or as a side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizer/Mezze, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Healthy, Legumes/Beans, Meatless, One Pot Meals, Vegan & Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced tips & tricks
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 can (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp. Greek seasoning see Recipe
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish tips & tricks
  • 1 can (15 oz.) lima beans aka butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish

Directions

  • In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, add onions, carrots and celery; generously season with salt.
  • Cook for 9 minutes or until the veggies softened.
  • About 5 minutes through cooking, add red peppers; continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes, broth, Greek seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and parsley. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add beans, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until beans are heated through.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before sprinkling on chopped parsley and garnishing with feta cheese.