Terumi Morita
May 21, 2026·Recipes·1 min read · 168 words

Gigantes Plaki

Gigantes Plaki features creamy baked giant white beans in a rich tomato-herb sauce, perfect as a mezze or a hearty vegan main dish.

Contents（4項）▾
  1. 01Ingredients & steps
  2. 02Why this works
  3. 03Autopilot guard summary
  4. 04Revision log (Autopilot revise)
An earthenware baking dish filled with giant white beans swimming in a deep red tomato sauce, topped with a golden crust and a sprinkle of parsley.
RecipeGreek
Prep20m
Cook15m
Serves4 人分
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • 500 g large white beans, soaked overnight
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This temperature ensures the beans will cook through while allowing the sauce to thicken and develop flavor.

  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. This builds a flavor base for the dish.

  3. Add garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and the soaked beans, and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover it with foil. Bake for 15 minutes to allow the beans to soften and absorb the sauce.

  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crusty. This step enhances the flavor and texture.

  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an added zing.

Why this works

Gigantes Plaki achieves its creamy texture and rich flavor through the combination of slow-cooked white beans and a savory tomato-herb sauce. The soaking of the beans overnight not only softens them but also reduces cooking time, ensuring they absorb the sauce flavors effectively. The technique of baking the dish allows the beans to meld with the sauce, creating a deliciously creamy consistency. If the beans seem too hard after the initial bake, you can add a splash of vegetable broth or water to the dish and return it to the oven, covered, for a further 10-15 minutes. This will help soften them and prevent drying out. The use of smoked paprika adds depth, while the lemon at serving brightens the overall dish, balancing the richness with acidity.

Autopilot guard summary

  • truth: approved
  • quality: approved (score 100)
  • similarity: approved (score 0.069 vs espinacas-con-garbanzos)
  • regulatory: approved
  • image: approved

Revision log (Autopilot revise)

  • 2026-05-21T18:50:21.428Z · fields: imageSpec · reason: auto-revise of image