Main Dishes

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
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...
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Nutritions

Calories
81

Sodium
2138mg
89% DV

Fat
1g
2% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
11g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV