Description

This classic, rustic, hearty Greek Gigantes Beans recipe (which is vegan and gluten-free) is based on large white beans, tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs. If you can’t find gigantes beans, just use large lima beans.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups dried gigantes beans (or large lima beans)
4 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for garnish)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, diced
1 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh or dried marjoram
½ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme (more for garnish, if desired)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
5 cups water*
1/3 cup tomato paste

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Place beans in a pot, cover with water and a lid, and soak overnight (8 hours). Drain the soaking water and set aside.
In a large heavy pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring.
Add oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, and salt (optional), stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add soaked drained beans, 5 cups fresh water, and tomato paste.
Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 – 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender yet firm on the outside. *Add water to replace that lost to condensation, as needed. Should make a thick, stew-like consistency.
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with rosemary, if desired.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Instant Pot Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the Instant Pot. Press “Bean/Chili” setting. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Slow Cooker Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the Slow Cooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-12 hours. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 204
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 11 g