Greek-Style Butter Beans
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 161.0
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 520.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
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Introduction
In Greece, they're called "Gigantes" because of the large size of the beans. As with most Greek cooking, making Gigantes is time consuming and loaded with olive oil. This is a quicker, healthier substitute with much of the flavor preserved. In Greece, they're called "Gigantes" because of the large size of the beans. As with most Greek cooking, making Gigantes is time consuming and loaded with olive oil. This is a quicker, healthier substitute with much of the flavor preserved.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 15oz can butter beans, drained
1 15oz can diced tomatoes.
1 tsp dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Makes 4 1-cup servings.
1. Heat Olive Oil in pan over medium-low heat. Add in garlic and onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SROSPENDA.
1. Heat Olive Oil in pan over medium-low heat. Add in garlic and onion and cook until translucent.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SROSPENDA.
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