Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Beans)

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven at 375°F.

Step 2

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large oven proof skillet and add onion, bell pepper, celery and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute.

Step 3

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute. Add crushed tomatoes along with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, red chili flakes, cinnamon, parsley and bay leaf. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add in buttered beans along with water and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer the skillet to oven and bake it for 30-35 minutes, or until beans start turning a light golden brown.

Step 6

Discard bay leaf. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over. Garnish with fresh parsley, feta cheese and serve with warm crusty bread.