Greek Gigantes Recipe

Name: Greek Gigantes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs dried large lima beans (butter beans); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup celery leaves, chopped; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 3 cups tomato juice; 1 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; feta cheese, grated (optional); fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs dried large lima beans (butter beans)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cup celery leaves, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
feta cheese, grated (optional)
fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Wash the lima beans in water several times.
2
In a large pot, boil in plenty of water for 15 minutes.
3
Turn off heat and let sit a further 10 to 20 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
In a skillet, saute the onion and celery leaves (I also used the tender center ribs) in oil until tender.
6
In a medium mixing bowl, combine onion celery mixture with the spaghetti sauce (the recipe called for Prego), tomato juice, dill and garlic.
7
Place beans in a minimum of a 3 quart casserole dish.
8
Pour the sauce over and stir until combined.
9
Bake in a preheated 350F oven between 45 and 60 minutes or until the tomato juice is absorbed and the beans are tender.
10
It may be necessary to add additional tomato juice if dish begins to dry out.
11
(I used another 1 1/2 cups).
12
Remove from oven.
13
Sprinkle grated feta over the top.
14
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with fresh bread.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs dried large lima beans (butter beans), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 cup celery leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Gigantes falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Greek Gigantes

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