Gigantes Plaki Baked Beans

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Place the beans in a large bowl with 8 cup (2000 ml) water. Cover and soak in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

   Timer: 480 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Giant White Bean, 2000.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large bowl

2. Step 2

   Drain the soaked beans in a colander and rinse them well.

   Cookware: colander

3. Step 3

   Transfer the beans to a large pot. Add the remaining 8 cup (2000 ml) water and the bay leaves, then bring to a full boil over high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, reduce to low heat, and simmer until nearly tender.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 2000.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large pot

4. Step 4

   Drain the beans, reserving 300 ml of their cooking liquid. Discard the bay leaves.

   Cookware: colander, large bowl

5. Step 5

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

6. Step 6

   Heat 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Carrot, 100.0 gr Celery, 60.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 250.0 gr Yellow Onion

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 16.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomato, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 10.0 gr Salt, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the parsley and dill.

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 10.0 gr Fresh Dill

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

10. Step 10

    Spread the beans in a large baking dish. Fold in the tomato sauce and the reserved cooking liquid.

    Cookware: Large baking dish, wooden spoon

11. Step 11

    Bake uncovered at 180°C until the beans are completely tender and the sauce is thick around the edges.

    Timer: 70 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Large baking dish

12. Step 12

    Drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil over the beans and let them rest before serving.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: Large baking dish