Gigantes plaki (Greek baked giant beans)

A Greek dish of large white beans baked in a tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. Tender and tasty, they can be eaten hot or cold, and are rich in plant protein.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 45 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 305 kcal · 12 g protein · 26 g carbohydrate · 13 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 tins of large white beans
• 2 tins of tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch of parsley and dill
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Fry the onion and garlic.
2. Add the tomatoes and herbs and leave to reduce.
3. Mix with the beans in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Bake for 35 minutes at 180 °C.

Nutritional benefits

Large white beans are an excellent source of plant protein, fibre and iron, and are very filling. Baked in a tomato sauce with olive oil, they make a complete and tasty Greek dish. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they are delicious hot or cold as part of a meze.

Variations and substitutions

• Add crumbled feta (not vegan).
• Add smoked paprika.
• Add spinach as well.
• Spicier: add chilli.

Storing and preparing ahead

Keep for 4 days and improve with time; can be eaten cold. Excellent for batch cooking.

💡 Good to know

Baked uncovered, the beans caramelise slightly on top: that is what makes it “plaki”.

Read also

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The foods in this recipe: white beans · tomatoes · onion · garlic · parsley.

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