Greek-Style Baked Beans (Fassolia or Gigantes)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 7
Greek-Style Baked Beans (Fassolia or Gigantes)
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Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces frozen diced onions or 2 medium onions , diced
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh basil
3 small bay leaves
4 cans cannellini beans , drained and rinsed well

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
223
Sugar
6g
Fat
3g
Greek-style baked beans are a classic Mediterranean dish made with cannellini beans, a tomato-based sauce, and fragrant herbs like oregano and thyme. Served as a main dish with crusty bread and a salad or as a side dish alongside grilled meats or fish, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed year-round. Vegan and gluten-free, this dish is perfect for those seeking a healthy and delicious plant-based meal that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until it is well incorporated into the mixture.
4.Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
5.Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, black pepper, kosher salt, fresh basil, and bay leaves to the pot and stir well.
6.Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7.Stir in the cannellini beans until they are well integrated into the sauce.
8.Transfer the pot to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
9.Remove the pot from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Greek-style baked beans are a hearty and healthy vegetarian main dish or side dish with plenty of protein and fiber from the cannellini beans.

This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for a quick weeknight meal.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sodium due to the canned beans and tomato products used in the recipe.

Some people may not like the texture of the beans in this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baked beans are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron.
The lycopene in the tomatoes used in this recipe has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce the risk of certain diseases.

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