Gigantes Plaki

• Butter Beans1 lb
• Olive Oil3 tbs
• Onion1 chopped
• Garlic Clove2 chopped
• Tomato Puree2 tbs
• Tomatoes1¾ lb
• Sugar1 tbs
• Dried Oregano1 tbs
• CinnamonPinch
• Chopped Parsley2 tbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water.

2. 2

   Drain, rinse, then place in a pan covered with water.

3. 3

   Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for approx 50 mins until slightly tender but not soft.

4. 4

   Drain, then set aside.

5. 5

   Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

6. 6

   Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, tip in the onion and garlic, then cook over a medium heat for 10 mins until softened but not browned.

7. 7

   Add the tomato purée, cook for a further min, add remaining ingredients, then simmer for 2-3 mins. Season generously, then stir in the beans.

8. 8

   Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then bake for approximately 1 hr, uncovered and without stirring, until the beans are tender.

9. 9

   The beans will absorb all the fabulous flavours and the sauce will thicken.

10. 10

    Allow to cool, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil to serve.