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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Greek
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Dried giant white beans
2 c Oil
1 Garlic head
3 md Onions -- chopped
1 tb Celery -- chopped
1/2 c Parsley -- minced
Salt & pepper -- to taste
1 c Water -- hot
1 3/4 lb Tomatoes -- peeled,
- strained -OR-
1 tb Tomato paste -- plus:
1 1/2 c Water
Additional water -- as needed
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 minutes;
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 minutes longer. Remove
from oven, stir the beans, pour in tomatoes (or diluted tomato
paste). Return to oven and bake until only the oil remains.
