Yigandes Plaki - Greek Baked Beans & Tomato Cassero

Name: Yigandes Plaki - Greek Baked Beans & Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb yigandes beans, soaked for 12 hours, drained (or big lima beans); 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 lb of ripe tomatoes, peeled, finely chopped (or 16oz. of canned chopped plum tomatoes); 2 small vegetable bouillon cubes; sea salt (optional); fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cups water (1 1/2 cups if using canned tomatoes)

Servings: persons

1
Add the beans to a pot with enough cold water to cover well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook at a slow boil for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
2
Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
3
Using a wooden spoon, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
4
Add tomatoes (if using canned, add all liquid as well), bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, parsley, and water, and allow to boil gently for 10-30 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
5
Place the beans in an oven-proof pan, add tomato mixture, stir and spread mixture out evenly.
6
Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans are soft. (Check the dish during cooking and if needed, add a small amount of boiling water.) The dish will look crispy on top.
7
Remove from the oven, cover, and allow to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
8
When using after refrigerating, allow it to come to room temperature, or heat briefly in the microwave. This dish is not served hot.

523

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 lb yigandes beans, soaked for 12 hours, drained (or big lima beans), 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yigandes Plaki - Greek Baked Beans & Tomato Casserole 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.

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Yigandes Plaki - Greek Baked Beans & Tomato Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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