Legume

Gigantes

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Gigantes are huge Greek butter beans baked in tomato-herb sauce (gigantes plaki)—the name means giants, and the beans are impressively large and creamy. Greek dry goods and restaurants define the dish worldwide. Texture should be intact yet melting. Soak well; bake in rich tomato sauce with dill and olive oil. A vegetarian main of substance. Seek true large Greek gigantes grades.