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Greek Baked Beans Recipe

Delicious Greek Baked Beans Recipe for Comforting Meals

Enjoy this Greek baked beans recipe that transforms simple ingredients into comforting Mediterranean magic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Provides sweetness and depth
  • 1 medium Carrot Contributes natural sweetness and texture
  • 2 stalks Celery Adds crunch and earthiness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Delivers a subtle garlic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Provides warmth and complexity
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Offers a touch of heat
For the Beans
  • 2 cups Butter Beans The star of this recipe
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Forms the base of your sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Intensifies the tomato flavor
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock Adds depth to the sauce
For the Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Imparts a fresh, herbaceous note
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Adds aromatic depth
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley or Extra Dill For garnishing
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Provides a creamy, salty contrast

Equipment

  • oven-safe casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and pour olive oil into a large casserole dish.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the warm oil; sauté for 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, bay leaves, and dill; mix well and simmer.
  5. Fold in butter beans and allow dish to simmer gently.
  6. Transfer to oven and bake for 40-50 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve adorned with parsley and feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day, and is perfect for meal prep.

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