Fasolakia yiyantes sto fourno (oven-baked giant beans)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsDried giant white beans
2cupsOil
1eachHead of garlic
3eachesOnions, med., chopped
1tablespoonCelery, chopped
½cupParsley, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1cupHot water
poundsTomatoes, peeled,strained OR
1tablespoonTomato 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.