That is child fennel, large beans (Greek gigante beans), sliced lemon, a honey-kissed, in-pan, white wine sauce, all completed with a bathe of chopped dill. If any of you might be in a side-dish rut, I will foyer for making an attempt this. It is quick, it is good, and as a base concept, it is versatile. You may make the beans as instructed beneath, or use the recipe as a leaping off level.
Lemon Gigante Beans: Variations
There are loads of methods to tweak this recipe concept. There are additionally a bunch of nice options down within the feedback as effectively!
- When made in an oven-proof skillet, high it with feta, chopped olives, and breadcrumbs, and bake right into a crunchy-topped gratin.
- Add a poached egg on high of every serving to make an entire one bowl meal.
- Add just a few cups of water (or herby broth), season effectively, and you’ve got a vibrant, substantial stew.
Big Beans: Favourite Sources
Greek gigante beans could be difficult to supply in native shops. I are inclined to replenish ( with just a few baggage) when discovering them, or order, in bulk, on line.
- Arosis Gigante Beans: Hold an eye fixed out for the natural model of those as effectively.
- Rancho Gordo Royal Corona Beans: These are a implausible substitute for Greek gigandes. Comparable in measurement, they’re usually a bit creamier.



