← All recipesGigantes PlakiGiant beans baked in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.Prep 20 minCook 120 minServes 6Greek Photo: Hevesli / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Ingredients500 g Dried gigantes beans2 Onion1 Carrot400 g Chopped tomatoes (canned)1 tbsp Tomato paste100 ml Olive oil½ bunch Fresh parsley½ bunch Fresh dillMethod1Soak the beans overnight and boil until nearly tender, about 45 minutes.2Sauté the onion and carrot in the oil; add tomatoes, paste and herbs.3Mix with the beans in a baking dish.4Bake at 180°C for 45–60 minutes until the top is crisp.