Baked Gigantes – Greek Giant Beans in Olive Oil

Name: Baked Gigantes – Greek Giant Beans in Olive Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 250 g dried giant beans (gigantes), soaked overnight; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 60 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 carrot, cut into small cubes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch of sugar, salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Traditional Greek giant beans baked in a herby olive oil tomato sauce, packed with fiber and plant protein.

Total: 100 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Calories · per serving: 380 kcal

Updated: July 25, 2026

In short

Baked Gigantes – Greek Giant Beans in Olive Oil contains 380 calories per serving: 16 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. It takes 100 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Gigantes plaki is a traditional Greek dish where giant beans slowly bake with tomato, olive oil and oregano. Rich in plant protein and fiber, this vegan recipe offers a filling and low-calorie option.

Method

1
Boil the soaked beans in plenty of water for 40-45 minutes until tender, then drain.
2
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and sauté the onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute, then stir in the tomato paste until fragrant.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
5
Add the boiled beans to the sauce and stir gently, adding a little cooking water if needed.
6
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35-40 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.