My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans

My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans

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I'm a huge fan of this substantial bean dish. I used to think that the tastiest baked beans hailed from Boston or Texas, but once I encountered this incredibly satisfying casserole featuring giant beans, I have to hand it to the Greek cuisine. The name "Big Fat" doesn't just describe the bean size; it perfectly captures the immense flavor of this meal. Opt for the most sizable beans you can lay your hands on, with gigante beans being the top choice, though corona and lima beans are excellent alternatives as well.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 10
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried Corona beans
  • 3 quarts cold water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Place corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place the dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
  • Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1004mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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