Gigantes with Tomatoes and Greens

Greek giant butter beans slow-cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and chard until tender and bubbling.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.6 kcals 2486.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 76 grams 304.1 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
160 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
LegumesPulses
500
g
Gigantes Beans
dried, or butter beans, soaked overnight
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
chopped
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
1
handful
Parsley
fresh, chopped
1
handful
Mint
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
used in stages
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
400
g
350
g
Chard
or spinach, washed

Steps

  • Drain the beans, cover with fresh water, and boil for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Soften the onion and garlic in 30ml of olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the paprika, tomato purée, canned tomatoes, 100ml water, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes and stir in the chard before removing from heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Drain the cooked beans and mix with the tomato sauce, 30ml olive oil, and fresh herbs.
  • Transfer to a casserole pan, drizzle with remaining 30ml olive oil, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.