Gigantes Plaki - Greek-style Bean Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C

  2. Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic

  3. Cut the leek into thirds, then cut each log in half lengthways

  4. Finely slice the carrots

  5. Finely chop the dill

  6. Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large cast iron pan or ovenproof pot

  7. Fry the shallots for 5-8 minutes with a good pinch of salt

  8. Add the garlic and tomato puree and fry for 2 minutes

  9. Add the carrots, leeks, drained beans, passata, water, oregano, bouillon powder, harissa or pesto, chilli flakes and most of the dill

  10. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, stir and cover with a lid or tightly with foil

  11. Bake for 1 hour covered

  12. Remove the lid and return to the oven for another 20 minutes uncovered until vegetables have softened

  13. Serve with vegan feta and crusty bread, topped with remaining dill and extra olive oil

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🥘Casserole

Cuisine🇬🇷Greek

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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