Beans Plaki Recipe

Name: Beans Plaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups white beans, dried; ½ cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt; pepper; wine vinegar

Servings: persons

3 cups white beans, dried
½ cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 celery ribs, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper
wine vinegar

1
Place beans in a pot and cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Simmer covered 2 to 3 hours, until just tender.
4
Drain.
5
Heat oil in a saucepan, add onion, and cook until translucent.
6
Add garlic, tomato sauce, celery, carrot, bay leaf, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
(If sauce is too thick, add a little water.
9
).
10
Add beans to sauce and simmer covered about 20 minutes or until tender.
11
Serve hot or cold with a cruet of wine vinegar.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups white beans, dried, ½ cup olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Beans Plaki falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beans Plaki

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Variations & substitutions

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