Gigante Beans with Tomato and Feta

gigante beans with tomatoes, kale, and feta in an oval serving dish on a counter

These Greek giant beans are simmered in a delicious stew of tomatoes, shallots, garlic, parsley, and kale! They make a perfect vegetarian meal that's ready in 30 minutes.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine greek

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 1.5-cup servings

Calories 454kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot diced; about 1 cup
8 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 15-ounce cans gigante beans also labeled as butter beans or large lima beans; drained and rinsed
2 cups chopped kale about 4 large leaves, stems removed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan, followed by the diced tomatoes with their juices.
Add the drained and rinsed beans to the skillet. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce it to maintain a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir the chopped kale and parsley into the skillet. Simmer for 3 to 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes

Serve your beans on their own like a stew, on top of toast, or over pasta or farro.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave, adding a few splashes of broth as needed to prevent the beans from drying out.
You can find gigante beans in the canned beans section of most grocery stores. They may be labeled as butter beans, large lima beans, or giant white beans.

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