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Classic Greek Gigantes Bean Stew
A hearty, comforting Greek stew made with giant beans in a flavorful tomato sauce, typically served with fluffy rice.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup dried or 2 cups cooked giant butter beans (gigantes)
- ●2 medium plaki onions
- ●2 tablespoons yummy olive oil
- ●2 tablespoons fluffy all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons greek tomato paste
- ●2 cups water or vegetable broth
- ●to taste salt and pepper
- ●for serving optional: lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the water or broth, giant beans, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 7
Serve the stew hot, garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and some chopped parsley, if desired.