Slow-Simmered Gigantes Beans in Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Gigantes beans gently cooked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and finished with a splash of olive oil. This Greek-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, blends olive oil, onion, carrot into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried gigantes beans (giant butter beans)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1, diced celery stalk
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 cup dried gigantes beans in cold water overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk, sautéing for 6-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add the soaked beans, 14 oz can crushed tomatoes, 4 cups water, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 90 minutes until beans are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm drizzled with extra olive oil.