Fasolia Gigandes(Butter Bean Stew)

* Exported from MasterCook *

FASOLIA GIGANDES (BUTTER BEAN STEW)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Greek
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 lb Dried butter beans
1/2 c Pure olive oil
2 md Onions, finely chopped
1 ea Garlic clove, pressed
3 lg Ripe tomatoes, peeled
-- seeded & diced
3/4 c Tomato sauce
3 tb Italian parsley, minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 c Water

Put the beans in a large pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, partly
covered, for about 1 hour, or until beans are almost
tender. Drain and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400F.

In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions
until translucent. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato
sauce, parsley, salt and pepper, and water. Simmer,
covered, over low heat for about 20 minutes, until
sauce starts to thicken. Transfer the beans to a
casserole or baking dish, pour the tomato mixture
over, and stir. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the
beans are tender and the sauce is thick. Serve warm or
at room temperature.

Sofi Lazarides Konstantinides, "Sofi's Aegean Kitchen"
Posted by Karen Mintzias



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