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Delicious Greek Style Beans

Delicious large butter beans coated in an amazing rich tomato sauce with lovely Greek herbs - pure healthy comfort food. Wonderful served on toast or with rice.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
2-4 servings
5 from 6 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped up
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • Big handful fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes plus fill the can with water
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 500 g giant beans large butter beans or 2 cans butter beans drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized pot, heat olive oil and add the onions, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté for 8-10 minutes until veggies are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then add the herbs, chili flakes, and oregano and sauté for another minute.
  • Now add the tomato paste and sauté stirring well for another minute.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, water. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Finally, add the beans, maple syrup and sea salt and stir to combine.
  • Before serving, stir in the olive oil.
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