Easy Greek-style Baked Butter Beans (Edit recipe)

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Greek-style Baked Butter Beans (Gigantes Plaki) are slow-cooked in a rich tomato and olive oil sauce with garlic and herbs. This hearty, plant-based dish is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect as a main course, side, or appetizer. Serve warm or at room temperature with gluten-free bread or a fresh salad.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

17

Serves: 4

Ingredients

.25 cup Olive Oil, extra-virgin
.5 Onion, chopped
carrotcarrot
1 Celery, stalk, chopped
2 Garlic, cloves, minced
cinnamon stickcinnamon stick
0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
(15 oz) can tomatoes (with juice)(15 oz) can tomatoes (with juice)
6 Water
.25 cup Parsley, plus more for garnish), chopped
.5 Tbsp Thyme, leaves, chopped
dried oreganodried oregano
.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
.25 tsp Black Pepper, ground
1 Bay Leaf, dried
(15 oz) can butter beans (drained and(15 oz) can butter beans (drained and
0.25 oz Feta Cheese, creamy (optional)

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 375u2109.
In a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and cinnamon stick.
Season with a pinch of salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes wit their juices and the water.
Season with another pinch of salt.
Add the parsley thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and the bay leaf.
Stir in the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until thickened and the top layer turns a light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
Finish with a drizzle of oil oil, feta (if using), and chopped parsley (optional).

Notes

If you would prefer to use ground cinnamon, add ¼ teaspoon to the spice mixture instead of using the cinnamon stick. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can serve the leftovers at room temperature. Gigante beans are difficult to find. We have substituted butter beans but feel free to also use cannellini beans or great northern beans.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	280
Fat:	15 g
Carbohydrates:	30 g
Protein:	3 g
Cholesterol:	1 g
Sodium:	226 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	4 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.