Giant Beans
Macedonian

Ingredients for 4-6 people

500ggiant beans

2 medium onions

3 garlic cloves

1 cup olive oil

3 ripe tomatoes

1 red pepper

2 carrots

1 teaspoon oregano

1/4 bunch parsley, chopped

salt & pepper

lemon juice

Directions

Soak the beans in water overnight.The next day boil them until they are tender, let them drain and keep their broth in a glass.Chop the onions and carrots in medium chunks and sauté them in olive oil; peel and finely chop the tomatoes and peppers and sauté them in the same pan.Add the chopped garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and some water. Let the sauce boil for 10 minutes.Spread the beans in a baking pan, pour the sauce and the bean broth we reserved over them and sprinkle some oregano on top.Bake for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees.Serve the giant beans hot or cold with a few drops of lemon juice.

Editing & photoshoot :
Stella Spanou
Author of Cooking Books, Award Winning Photographer