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Gigantes Plaki

Gigantes Plaki

Updated November 4, 2026

Giant white beans baked in tomato sauce. Serve with bread.

Cook time
2 hrs 20 min
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Ingredients

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  • giant white beans, soaked overnight
  • onion
  • crushed tomatoes
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • parsley

Instructions

Prep the beans
Prep the beans
Make the sauce
Make the sauce
Bake until done
Bake until done
Serve with bread
Serve with bread

Tomorrow's Meal

Crispy Gigantes Bean Cakes with Yogurt

Cold gigantes plaki mashed into patties, pan-fried until golden and crispy, served with cool yogurt and fresh herbs

You'll need to pick up:

Olive oil for fryingGreek yogurtFresh dill or parsleyLemon wedges

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Drain leftover gigantes plaki, reserving 2 tablespoons of sauce
  2. 2.Mash beans with reserved sauce until chunky-smooth consistency
  3. 3.Form into 3-inch patties, chill 15 minutes for structure
  4. 4.Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat
  5. 5.Fry patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy exterior forms
  6. 6.Serve hot with dollop of yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon squeeze

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