Gigantes Plaki (Greek Beans with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes)

Author: Madly Delicious

These Gigantes Plaki (Greek Beans with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes) are my take on a classic Greek favorite—simple, rustic, and full of flavor. Creamy gigantes beans are baked with fire-roasted tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs for a flavor packed, Mediterranean-inspired dish that works perfectly as a main or side.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek-Inspired, Mediterranean-Inspired

Servings

Equipment

10.5-inch cast iron skillet (or a similarly sized pan)

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can gigante beans, drained and rinsed (aka “elephant beans”; cannellini or butter beans work too)
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
½ large yellow or white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano (Greek oregano, if you have)
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ - ½ cup water or broth, as needed to thin the sauce
2-3 tbsp crumbled vegan feta
Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: Add 2 tbsp olive oil and heat. Add ½ large diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the Garlic: Stir in 1 clove minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
Add Beans and Tomatoes: Add gigante beans and 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Season and Simmer: Add ½ tsp dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors come together. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in ¼–½ cup water or broth.
Finish with Feta: Remove the bay leaf. Sprinkle 2–3 tbsp crumbled feta over the beans and stir gently or leave as garnish.
Serve: Spoon into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving Size

This recipe serves 3 as a main or 4 as a side. Double if needed for larger gatherings.

Bean Substitutes

No gigante beans or other large white bean? Use cannellini, butter beans, or Great Northern beans for a similar result.

Adjust the Consistency

Simmer longer to thicken; add broth or water to thin.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 30.55gProtein: 10.34gFat: 7.97gSaturated Fat: 2.11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.694gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.79gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 5.16gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 20.6mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 2.51mg

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