Tender Greek Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Tender Greek Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Vegan

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb beans ( Gigantes ) or 1 lb butter beans ( soak them in water overnight )
	2 tomatoes , grated ( or diced )
	4 garlic , cloves peeled
	2 onions , thinly sliced
	2 tablespoons tomato paste , mixed with a bit of water
	3/4 cup olive oil
	1/2 bunch parsley , chopped
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

22g

Tender Greek Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce is a traditional Greek dish that is usually eaten as a main dish or side dish. It is made by cooking beans in a tomato sauce in the oven for a couple of hours until the beans are tender. The beans used are usually butter beans or gigantes beans. The dish is usually served with crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful tomato sauce. It is a hearty vegan dish that is a great source of protein and fiber. This recipe takes about an hour and twenty minutes to make, including prep time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
2.	Put the beans in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Boil for 10 minutes and remove from heat.
3.	In a frying pan, add olive oil, sliced onions and peeled garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and tender.
4.	Add grated tomatoes, tomato paste and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
5.	In a Pyrex dish, drizzle olive oil and spread the beans over the bottom.
6.	Pour the tomato and onion mixture over the beans, and add enough hot water to cover them.
7.	Cover with foil and roast the dish in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
8.	Remove the foil and return to the oven for another 20 minutes to allow the tomato sauce to thicken.
9.	Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the beans and serve.

PROS

This vegan dish is packed with flavor and nutrients like fiber, protein and vitamins.

The tomato sauce adds a lot of flavor to the beans, making them delectably savory.

It can be served as a side or main dish.

The recipe can be doubled to cater to larger serving sizes.

CONS

The recipe might take some time to make.

If you don’t have precooked beans, you will have to soak them overnight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beans used in this recipe are a great source of protein and fiber.
The fiber in the beans can help lower blood sugar levels and improve digestion.
Tomatoes, an ingredient in the recipe, are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can help protect the heart and reduce the risk of some cancers.