Gigantes Greek Baked Beans
Estimated $4.00 recipe · $2.00 per serving (US / USD)
Giant lima beans baked low and slow in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.
The recipe
Gigantes Greek Baked Beans
Giant lima beans baked low and slow in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cans lima beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp oregano
- Handful dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Estimated recipe cost
$4.00 for 2 servings · $2.00 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans lima beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.84 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| Handful dillPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| 1 tsp sugarPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 1814 g · 1 tsp ≈ 4g | $0.01 |
| Estimated total | $4.00 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in oil, then add tomatoes, oregano and sugar; simmer 8 min.
- Stir in the beans and a splash of water.
- Tip into a dish and bake at 190°C for 20 min until bubbling and thickened.
- Scatter with dill and finish with olive oil.
Recipe notes
Even better the next day — a classic Greek meze served warm or at room temp.
Estimated nutrition per serving
400 kcal · 17g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.