greek baked beans • gignates plaki

Name: Greek Baked Beans • Gignates Plaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 1/2 cup(s) yellow onions, diced; 1/2 cup(s) carrots, diced; 1/2 cup(s) celery, diced; ground himalayan pink salt, to taste; 1/2 cup(s) red peppers, diced; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup(s) low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon(s) greek seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or more to taste; freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste; 1/4 cup(s) fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 can(s) (15 oz.) lima beans aka butter beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Apr 10, 2026

Incredibly tasty and healthy, these can be served as a mezze, a main vegetarian dish, or as a side.

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A gorgeous skillet of Greek Baked Beans also known as Gigantes Plaki.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups yellow onions, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
ground himalayan pink salt, to taste
1/2 cup red peppers, diced
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 can (15 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon greek seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 can (15 oz.) lima beans aka butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish

How To Make greek baked beans • gignates plaki

Step 1

In a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, add onions, carrots and celery; generously season with salt.

Step 2

Cook for 9 minutes or until the veggies softened.
Step 3

About 5 minutes through cooking, add red peppers; continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
Step 4

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 5

Add diced tomatoes, broth, Greek seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and parsley. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 6

Add beans, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until beans are heated through.
Step 9

Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before sprinkling on chopped parsley and garnishing with feta cheese.
Step 10

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