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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."
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This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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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 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Valentina 
Make it all the time. We love it. I use oregano along with the dill. And feta sprinkled on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by CarlaVeg 
WOW... This was such a great and tasty recipe... much better than expected... I love dill and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 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 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by gina51283 
When I went to the store, I bought an extra can of green lima beans because I thought the 16... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by Ed.Dolanski 
I grated three large cloves garlic added can of venia sausage and some fried mushrooms MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 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 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by cindy 
WOW!!!! great recipe. I am not a lima bean eater but I will be now. I used 1/2 the olive oil. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2009 by Sheila 
One word...YUMMMMM! I've had greek lima beans with dill before and loved them, but this is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by christy 
Great recipe. Very easy to make. The Gigantes tasted just like so many that I had while in... MORE

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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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