Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

This Greek gigantes recipe uses dried lima beans, canned chopped tomatoes, fresh garlic, and fresh dill to make a tasty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• sea salt to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place lima beans into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Place the saucepan with beans and water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Drain beans; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt; stir to combine.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.