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Baked Lima Beans (Gigantes Plaki)

URL: https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/baked-lima-beans-and-veggies/

Ingredients

The beans

  • 2 cups lima beans, dried

The vegetables

  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing (optional)
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

The seasoning

  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans in water overnight.
  2. The next day, drain the beans and cook them in fresh water over low heat until half tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the beans and reserve the broth.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  5. Sauté the onions in veggie broth or olive oil until translucent.
  6. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and spinach, and sauté for a few more minutes.
  7. Mix in the beans, followed by tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and sauté for another minute.
  8. Add parsley and enough reserved broth to barely cover the mixture.
  9. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
101
Total fat
0g
Total carbohydrates
19g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
267mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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