Greek giant beans in tomato sauce from Deligreece

With the Greek giant beans in tomato sauce you can bring your favorite Greek to your home. The white giant beans (also called elephant beans) from Greece are cooked according to an ancient original recipe in a tomato sauce - consisting of the best and freshest ingredients ( 100% vegan , of course). This gives the Greek giant beans their particularly intense taste . In addition, the white giant beans are completely free of artificial additives. Let the Mediterranean flavors take you on a culinary holiday in Greece on the Mediterranean!

Gigantes Plaki – Greek giant beans in tomato sauce

Hearty dishes made with beans are popular in many cuisines around the world. Gigantes Plaki , i.e. giant beans in tomato sauce, have become an integral part of Greek cuisine. There are different seasoning combinations for the Gigantes Plaki, depending on where you are. The way in which the white giant beans are prepared also varies from region to region. However, the basic recipe is always the same. The Greek giant beans are soaked for about 12 hours (ideally overnight), pre-cooked and then baked in tomato sauce until most of the sauce has been absorbed.

The Greek giant beans in tomato sauce (or Gigantes Plaki) not only taste incredibly delicious and fill you up - no, they are also very healthy . The white giant beans contain valuable proteins , antioxidants and a variety of fiber. The vitamin C , which is found in tomatoes, ensures that the iron contained in the beans is perfectly absorbed by the body.

This is how you can enjoy the Greek giant beans

The Greek giant beans in tomato sauce from Deligreece have already been cooked for over an hour with purely natural ingredients and extra virgin olive oil from Greece (according to a traditional recipe). The Greek delicacy is therefore ready to eat immediately . Unscrew the glass and enjoy! We at madevegan love the Greek giant beans:

• as appetizer
• as main dish
• as a side dish
• warm or cold

Our tip: The white giant beans in tomato sauce taste best warm . So simply heat it briefly (without a lid) in the microwave or on the stove in a pot and serve with freshly sliced ​​bread .