Ingredients
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500
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1
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160
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280
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1
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3
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1
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3
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1
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1
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Directions
Fassolia Gigantes Plaki (Giant Beans Baked in the Oven),,A wonderful recipe. I definitely recommend using fresh tomatoes with this one. I also tried it with chick peas. Even more delicious!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Pick the Beans Clean from Stones and Grit and Soak Them in Cold Water Overnight. |
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2
Done
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Drain and Rinse Them in a Colander, Put Into a Large Saucepan or a Pressure Cooker, Cover With Plenty of Cold Water and Boil Them Until They Are Cooked but Still a Little Hard. |
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3
Done
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This Type of Bean Cooks Quickly, So Be Aware Until You Get Used to Them. |
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4
Done
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They Take Hardly 2 Minutes in a Pressure Cooker and About 30-40 Minutes Otherwise. |
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5
Done
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If They Get Overcooked, They Get Mushy and Soggy and They Do not Taste at Their Best. |
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6
Done
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This First Step Then Is Also the Most Important in This Recipe. |
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7
Done
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Drain the Beans Through a Colander and Keep Aside. |
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8
Done
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in the Same Saucepan, Heat the Olive Oil and Fry the Onions, the Garlic and the Dried Herbs, Until They Start Turning Pale Golden. |
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9
Done
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Add the Tomatoes With All the Juice from the Cans or, If Fresh Tomatoes Are Used, Add 150 Ml Water. |
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10
Done
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Then Add the Tomato Puree and Sugar, Break Up the Mixture With a Fork, Season With Salt and Pepper, Cover and Cook For 30 Minutes or Until the Sauce Thickens. |
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11
Done
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Mix the Parsley Into the Tomato Sauce, Add the Beans and Mix Well. |
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12
Done
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Spread the Beans in an Oven Dish. |
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13
Done
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Sprinkle a Little Oregano and Black Pepper on the Top and Cook in a Pre-Heated Oven at 350 Grades F/ 80 Grades C, For 30 Minutes, Without Stirring, Until They Look Slightly Crisp on Top and Quite Dry. |
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14
Done
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Alternatively, Add the Beans to the Tomato Sauce, Mix Well, Cover and Simmer For 10-15 Minutes. |
