Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Baked Bean Recipes. (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 a crusty bread. You can also substitute 2 teaspoons parsley for the dill if you prefer.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr50 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 10hrs

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans) Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans

2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with juice

1 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic

chopped

sea salt to taste

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the lima beans in a large saucepan. Pour enough water to fill to 2 inches above top of the beans. Allow to soak overnight.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes; drain. Pour the beans into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add the tomatoes olive oil garlic salt and dill; stir.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.

Nutritional Information

Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 448.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 40.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 11.8g 47%

Sugars: 7.4g

Fat: 27.5g 42%

Saturated Fat: 3.8g 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 137.2IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 10.8mg 18%

Folate: 230.3mcg 58%

Calcium: 82.5mg 8%

Iron: 5.5mg 30%

Magnesium: 138.1mg 49%

Potassium: 1181.4mg 33%

Sodium: 171mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 247.8

*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.