# Greek Gigantes Plaki

Greek gigantes plaki combines tender lima beans, tomatoes, onion, carrot, garlic, olive oil, and dill in an easy baked vegetarian bean dish.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6abb25d3cd0094faf1b20f9c
Category: Side Dishes / Beans & Legumes
Cooking method: Oven
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans large lima beans
- 1 14.5-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the oven to 375°F. (375°F)
2. Drain and rinse the lima beans. Dice the onion and carrot, and mince the garlic. Crush the tomatoes by hand, reserving their juices. Chop the dill.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and carrot for 5 to 6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 30 seconds. (about 6 min) (Medium heat)
4. Stir in the beans, crushed tomatoes with their juices, and remaining olive oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then smooth the surface. (about 3 min) (Gentle simmer)
5. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until the tomato sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened and the beans are tender. (about 35 min) (375°F)
6. Stir in the dill and rest for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)

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