Gigantes Plaki (greek Butter Bean Dish)
  1. Finely chop onions, slice garlic, chop herbs and drain the beans.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Cook onions 4–5 mins until soft and golden, then add garlic for 1 min.

  3. Stir in tomato purée, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook 1 min more to darken the purée.

  4. Add chopped tomatoes and the rest of the olive oil. Simmer gently 15–20 mins until thickened and glossy.

  5. Fold in olives and beans, simmer 5 mins to heat through. Stir in most of the herbs, saving some for garnish.

  6. Spoon into bowls, top with feta (if using), drizzle with olive oil and scatter remaining herbs.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🫘Bean Dish

Cuisine🇬🇷Greek

Occasions📆EverydayMediterranean Feast

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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