Fasolakia yiyantes sto fourno (oven-baked gia
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Dried giant white beans |
| 2 | cups | Oil |
| 1 | Head of garlic | |
| 3 | Onions, med., chopped | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Celery, chopped |
| ½ | cup | Parsley, minced |
| Salt & pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | cup | Hot water |
| 1¾ | pounds | Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR |
| 1 | tablespoon | Tomato paste + 1 1/2 c water |
| Addt'l water as needed | ||
Directions
Wash the beans, place in water, and soak them overnight. Drain them, then place in a pot of fresh cold salted water; cook for 45 min.; drain. Meanwhile, place oil, garlic, and onions in a baking pan and bake in preheated 350 F. oven until golden. Add beans, celery, parsley, salt & pepper, and hot water. Bake 30 min. longer. Remove from oven, stir the beans, pour in tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste). Return to oven and bake until only the oil remains.