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Gigantes plaki
Soften onion in half the oil. Add garlic, tomato, oregano and salt. Simmer 10 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Gigantes plaki take?
1 hr 5 min all in โ 15 min prep, 50 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Giant beans โ Butter beans or cannellini. Smaller, still a plaki.
Any tips from this recipe?
They should be oily. This is not a diet bean. Feta on the side is allowed.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.