European
Greece - Vegetarian
Γίγαντες με Χορταρικά (Gigantes with Wild Greens)
Chef's Menu Description
Greek giant elephant beans baked in olive oil with wild mountain greens, sweet leeks, spinach, fresh dill, and crushed tomatoes.
Ingredients
- • 400g cooked giant white beans (γίγαντες), drained, reserving broth
- • 300g fresh spinach and wild greens (σέσκουλα/ραδίκια), roughly chopped
- • 1 leek sliced, 1 onion chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced
- • 300g grated tomatoes, 100ml Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill, salt and pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Sauté sliced leek, onion, and garlic in 4 tbsp olive oil for 6 minutes. Add greens and spinach, tossing for 4 minutes until wilted.
2
Phase 2
Transfer cooked Gigantes beans, wilted greens, grated tomatoes, chopped dill, salt, and pepper into an earthenware baking dish.
3
Phase 3
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and 150ml reserved bean broth. Bake at 190°C for 45 minutes until greens and beans are tender and sauce is rich.
4
Phase 4
Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.