Gigantes Skordati

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped red onion and sauté until softened.
  2. 2Add the garlic, paprika, oregano and a generous pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant, then add the butter beans, lemon zest and lemon juice.
  3. 3Lower the heat, cover with a lid and simmer.
  4. 4Transfer the beans to a baking dish and bake until golden and bubbling.
  5. 5Stir through the fresh parsley and dill, then bake until the herbs have softened.
  6. 6Serve warm with crusty bread or pitta and mop up all that glorious zoumi.

Ingredients

  • 90 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt (optional)
  • 400 g butter beans, drained
  • 1/2 whole lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 whole lemon juice
  • 20 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 20 g fresh dill, finely chopped

Equipment

frying panbaking dishlid

Tips

  • Serve warm with crusty bread or pitta to soak up the sauce.

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