GIGANTES PLAKI RECIPE (GIGANDES GREEK BAKED 'GIANT' BEANS)
Filling and super-healthy! A traditional Greek Gigantes beans recipe (gigantes plaki), made of 'giant' beans baked in a tomato sauce with plenty of fresh herbs, for a unique taste!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Main
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare the gigantes (Gigsntes) plaki, start by soaking the gigantes beans overnight into plenty of water. Drain them into a colander and rinse with plenty of water.
- Place the gigantes in a large pan with cold water, enough to cover them, add a pinch of sea salt and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 45 minutes, until tender but not cooked. Drain them in a colander and set aside.
- In the meantime, pour into a large baking pan the olive oil, add the chopped onions, the whole garlic clove (peeled) and bake at 180C, until softened and slightly colored (approx. 15 minutes).
- Turn the baking pan out of the oven. Add the gigantes beans (drained), the celery, the parsley, ½ cup of hot water and season with salt and pepper. Put back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn the baking tray out of the oven, blend the gigantes beans lightly with a wooden spoon and pour in the grated tomatoes or plum tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, add a pinch of oregano and bake the gigantes plaki further for 50-60 minutes at 180C, until the beans are soft and tender and the sauce thickens.
- For an easier alternative, after soaking the gigantes beans overnight, drain and rinse them. Place in a large pan with enough water to cover them and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes, drain them and place into a large baking pan, along with all of the ingredients, cover with some aluminum foil and bake at 180C for approx. 2 hours. The last 30 minutes, bake without the aluminium foil. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 351kcal, Sugar 4.1g, Sodium 307mg, Fat 14.7g, SaturatedFat 2.2g, UnsaturatedFat 11.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 42.7g, Fiber 10.9g, Protein 15.6g, Cholesterol 0mg
GREEK JELLY BEAN
Posted for ZWT #6's tour of Greece, Ouzo can be served straight in a shot glass or over ice in an old-fashioned or highball glass with a pitcher of water to dilute to taste. Ouzo is also an ingredient in several cocktails. Here is a summer drink where you can tailor the potency by altering the amount of lemonade.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour ouzo and cordial into a highball glass with ice, top off with lemonade.
Nutrition Facts :
JELL-O BEANS
Jelly beans are easier to stuff in baskets and hide for the Easter hunt. But these beautiful jewel-tone JELL-O Beans look much better on the Easter buffet!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spray inside of bean mold with cooking spray. Place mold, fill side up, on tray.
- Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Pour into measuring cup with pour spout. Immediately pour into mold, filling each bean completely. (Any remaining gelatin mixture can be poured into custard cup.)
- Refrigerate 30 min. or until firm. Tilt mold on slight angle over plate. Using moist fingertips, gently scoop beans out of mold. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 16 g, Protein 1 g
GIGANTES (GREEK LIMA BEANS)
This is a family recipe. In Greek, it's called 'Gigantes' which translates as 'Giants.' Try to find the largest dried lima beans possible. My aunt adds small canned sausages, but I prefer this meatless. Serve with feta cheese and a crusty bread. You can also substitute 2 teaspoons parsley for the dill if you prefer.
Provided by stamarex
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 10h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the lima beans in a large saucepan. Pour enough water to fill to 2 inches above top of the beans. Allow to soak overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes; drain. Pour the beans into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill; stir.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
GIGANTES
Steps:
- Add the beans to a pot with enough cold water to cover well. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until just soft throughout but not quite cooked, approximately 50 to 80 minutes, depending on the beans. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their liquid, 2 cups water, honey, cloves, salt, and pepper and boil gently for 20 to 30 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat.
- Place the beans in an oven-proof dish, pour tomato mixture on top, stir and spread mixture out evenly. Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans are soft. (Check the dish during cooking and if needed, add a small amount of boiling water.) The dish will look crispy on top. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.
JELLY BEAN MARTINI
If you've ever thought about drinking your candy, then this is the recipe for you. This whimsical martini is perfect for Easter, or frankly any place where friends gather.
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Martini Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1/4 cup jelly beans in a small bowl and pour vodka over the top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Shake bowl with chilled jelly beans and vodka, pour mixture through a strainer into shaker, and discard jelly beans. Pour orange liqueur and creme de cacao into shaker and stir. Strain vodka mixture into 2 chilled martini glasses. Drop 1 white jelly bean and 1 red jelly bean into the bottom of each glass and place 1 lemon slice on each rim.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 19.9 mg, Sugar 39.7 g
GREEK BAKED BEANS WITH HONEY AND DILL
These beans become creamy as they bake slowly in a sweet and sour broth flavored with honey and vinegar. You can make the dish with regular white beans, which will require soaking, or with large lima beans, which will not.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, main course, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the drained beans and water to cover by 3 inches in a large, oven-proof casserole or Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium size, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly caramelized, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- After 30 minutes, drain the beans and return them to the pot. Add the remaining olive oil, the tomatoes and the liquid in the can, bay leaf, honey, and 2 cups water or enough to just cover the beans. Stir in the onion, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and place in the oven. Bake one hour, stirring often and adding water if necessary. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes, until the beans are tender and the mixture is thick.
- Stir in the dill, cover and let sit 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with thick slices of country bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 629 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
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