Gigantes (greek Lima Beans)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• sea salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Ready Time: 10 hrs


• place the lima beans in a large saucepan. pour enough water to fill to 2 inches above top of the beans. allow to soak overnight.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place the saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes; drain. pour the beans into a 9 x 13 baking dish. add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill; stir.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry.