Gigantes Plaki

Ingredients

• 14 ozdried lima beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 3 tbspolive oil, plus more to drizzle to serve
• 1onion, chopped
• 2 clovesgarlic, chopped
• 2 tbsptomato paste
• 28 oztomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbspsugar
• 1 tbspdried oregano
• cinnamon
• 2 tbspparsley, chopped, to garnish
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   The night before, soak the beans in plenty of cold water.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse the beans, cover them with fresh water in a pan, bring to a boil and simmer for about 50 minutes, until slightly tender but not soft. Drain.

3. 3

   When the beans have about 15 minutes left, heat the oven to 350°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes, until soft but not browned.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then the canned tomatoes, sugar, oregano and cinnamon, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper and stir in the drained beans.

5. 5

   Tip it all into a large ovenproof dish and bake uncovered, without stirring, for about 1 hour, until the beans are completely tender and the sauce has thickened.

6. 6

   Let it cool a little, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.

Nutrition per serving