Side Dish

Mind-Blowing Gigantes: Greek Lima Beans Recipe

This is a family recipe. In Greek, it’s called “gigantes” which translates as “giants.” Try to find the largest dried lima beans possible. My aunt adds small canned sausages, but I prefer this meatless. Serve with feta cheese and crusty bread.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagedried lima beans

  • 2(16 ounce) canschopped tomatoes with juice

  • 1cupolive oil

  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1teaspoonchopped fresh dill

  • sea salt to taste

  • 1cupwater, or as needed (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Place lima beans into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.

  2. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Place the saucepan with beans and water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. Drain beans; pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt; stir to combine.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Tips

You can substitute 2 teaspoons parsley for the dill if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g 		35%
Saturated Fat
4g 		19%
Sodium
171mg 		7%
Total Carbohydrate
40g 		15%
Dietary Fiber
12g 		42%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
13g
Vitamin C
11mg 		54%
Calcium
83mg 		6%
Iron
6mg 		31%
Potassium
1181mg 		25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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