GIANT BEANS WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES AND FETA
This delicious, dill-infused dish is inspired by a northern Greek recipe from Diane Kochilas's wonderful new cookbook, "The Country Cooking of Greece." The traditional way to wilt spinach in that part of Greece is to salt it lightly, put it in a colander and knead it against the sides of the colander for about 10 minutes. I find blanching or steaming the spinach more efficient, and a better method for those who need to watch their salt intake
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories soups and stews, side dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the beans, water, bay leaf, halved onion, and crushed garlic in a large saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt to taste and simmer another 30 minutes. The beans should be al dente: not yet soft but not hard either. Remove from the heat. Using tongs, remove and discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the beans. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
- While the beans are simmering, blanch the spinach in a large pot of salted boiling water for 20 seconds, or steam just until it wilts, abut 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the leek and the scallions. Add a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to an ovenproof casserole or baking dish, preferably earthenware. Stir in the spinach, parsley, dill, beans, half the tomato purée, 2 cups of the bean broth and half the feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in another tablespoon of olive oil. Place the remaining tomatoes over the top and sprinkle on the remaining feta. Drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cover and place in the oven.
- Bake 1 to 2 hours, checking the liquid every 20 minutes to make sure that the beans are submerged; add more bean broth if necessary. When they're done, the beans will be creamy but intact.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1460 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Shani Tanoli
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Raju Dada
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste.
Ar!suk!Ed!tz
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Misskainat Amna
[email protected]I'm not a fan of giant beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the feta added a nice salty flavor.
Pulack Halder
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the giant beans and the spinach.
Abir Das
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Albion Akier
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. I especially love the addition of spinach and feta.
Tine Jamili
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and spices each time I've made it and it's always turned out great.
Md: Foysal Uddin Rana
[email protected]This was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ijeoma Onyemobi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover giant beans.
Tuhin Criminal 1
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili flakes next time.
Abunaim Abdulla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of giant beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was delicious and the feta added a nice salty flavor.
Bobby Spilman
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The giant beans were tender and flavorful, and the spinach and tomatoes added a nice freshness.
HassaN Ahmad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.
Esleman Yesuf
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Cassanova Tremolina
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The flavors of the giant beans, spinach, tomatoes, and feta were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the creamy texture of the feta.