Giant beans with spinach
Giant beans with spinach is a beloved dish often prepared here on Mount Athos, favored by both fasting days and vegetarians for its wholesome and flavorful nature. This hearty Greek recipe combines the giant beans with nutritious spinach, offering a fulfilling meal that aligns with dietary restrictions and preferences. Whether observing fasting periods or adhering to a vegetarian diet, this dish provides a nourishing and satisfying option that celebrates the culinary traditions of Mount Athos.
We soak the beans for 10-12 hours before cooking them.
We strain them.
We boil them with a little salt.
At the same point, we clean and wash the spinach well.
We cut it into approximately 3-4 (depending on its length).
We blanch it in boiling water with a little salt.
We drain it.
We sauté the chopped onion.
In it we make our sauce.
We drain our beans and spinach if they have a lot of juices.
We mix everything together.
When the sauce sets we withdraw.
We are careful not to be melted during the boiling.
The cooking time may vary depending on how long the Greek giants beans will take to boil.
