Main DishesJanuary 25, 2016
Calories
81
Sodium
2138mg
89% DV
Fat
1g
2% DV
Protein
2g
5% DV
Carbs
11g
4% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Greek Giant Beans (Gigandes Plaki)
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Giant beans or Gigandes Plaki is a beloved dish! They are baked in the oven with tomato sauce herbs and vegetables. Their flavor is unforgettable! Trust me when I say that you will change your mind about beans once and for all!
5
500gr Giant beans
2 red onions
2 cloves garlic
1 sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon mint
2 tablespoons parsley
1 chicken bouillon cube or chicken broth
½ cup red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
A pinch cinnamon
2 red onions
2 cloves garlic
1 sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon mint
2 tablespoons parsley
1 chicken bouillon cube or chicken broth
½ cup red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
A pinch cinnamon
The night before in a pressure cooker add the beans, one table spoon baking soda and enough boiled water to cover by 2 inches. The next day cook them until ready. Usually 10-20 minutes depending on the...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
81
Sodium
2138mg
89% DV
Fat
1g
2% DV
Protein
2g
5% DV
Carbs
11g
4% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat0.55g2%
Polysaturated Fat0.67g4%
Monosaturated Fat0.69g4%
Cholesterol2mg0%
Sodium2138mg89%
Potassium241mg6%
Protein2g5%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g9%
Sugar5g11%
Vitamin A295IU5%
Vitamin B60.28mg14%
Vitamin C9mg15%
Calcium48mg4%
Iron0.81mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.