Greek baked lima beans #bakedlimabeans #bakedbutterbeans #vegetariangreekrecipe #vegetariancasserole

Baked lima beans, also called Gigantes plaki, is a Greek lima bean casserole. It is made by baking Greek giant beans or large lima beans (butter beans), with a rich tomato sauce and feta cheese. This vegetarian Mediterranean casserole can be enjoyed as a main dish as well as a side dish.

Ingredients
2 cups dried large lima beans around 360 grams of dried beans
½ a medium carrot, finely chopped around ½ a cup chopped carrot
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped dill
1 can crushed tomatoes 425 grams, 15 oz
1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 vegetable bouillon cube
Salt to taste
1 block feta cheese 200 grams
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup water to adjust the consistency of a sauce
Around 1.5 liters of water to cook beans