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Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

SUBMITTED BY: stamarex

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 50 Min
READY IN  10 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by CATYSHARK
Definitely a keeper. I followed the basic recipe but added oregano instead of dill/parsley and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by KJMUN12
So tasty. I was trying to cut fat/calories, so I used chicken broth instead of olive oil. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2008 by carolyn
My husband really liked this recipe. I cooked the beans longer before adding the rest of the... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

stamarex
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA
Living In: Everett, Washington, USA
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Nutritional Information
Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 451

  • Total Fat: 27.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 176mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11.8g
  • Protein: 13.1g

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