Greek giant beans (γίγαντες πλακί, or gigantes plaki) we’re introduced to me by my sister-in-law‘s husband‘s Greek family. This dish has a wonderful flavor and is very hearty. You can serve it as a main dish or a side dish, and you can dress it up with additional vegetables. Each Greek family seems to have their own special recipe.This version is relatively simple.Keep in mind that you have to plan ahead a little bit for this dish, since you’ll be soaking the beans overnight, simmering them for a while, then finally baking them. All the time and effort is worth it, trust me!#Vegetarian #Vegan #Vegetables #SideDish #GlutenFree #DairyFree

These past few days I have been following a free on-line Food Blogger Bootcamp from Food Blogger Pro, if you have a moment check out there site fellow food bloggers..:) I followed this because I consider myself to still be knew to all of this, and I knew that I would learn some new tips and tricks that as a food blogger would be helpful to me. I truly enjoyed the Bootcamp so thank you so much Food Blogger Pro!!! 😉 I have not been able to read everyones posts so I am a bit behind, I am hoping to catch up on my reading soon. 🙂I had a small batch of Giant White Beans left in my pantry that we bought in a small town outside of Athens while we were visiting friends on vacation last year. They come from a region in Northern Greece called Prespa (Prespes). A beautiful part of Greece that has a gorgeous lake along with some of the most rarest fish and birds that you will love if your a Nature Lover!! 🙂 It is absolutely worth the trip!! 🙂 This area grows the best beans and most of which are organic. There is a very small fruit and vegetable market in the town that I mentioned that sells these beans, so when its time to head back to NL we stop by for some last minute food (beans) shopping.This is such a healthy, delicious, vegetarian meal full of Fibers and Protein! If you find some in your area try out this recipe, I am sure you will love it!!

The meaty Spanish olives and nutty fava beans are a great combination.

this is my number one comfort food. as I was growing up we would eat these with rice and fried cornbread. my youngest brother never liked them he would get hotdogs or Chef Boyardi Raviolis

Great for on the go or busy college students. Great power food that will hold you through a long day at school/work or even before the gym. Around 28g of protein, in less than 15 minutes!

This is considered to be the Greek national food 🥘 I don’t think there is a Greek house that hasn’t made this dish

Hearthy and filling vegan fava beans souphttps://www.instagram.com/p/CNDIJbzHmCl/

Grandma's refried beans recipe

Lima beans (butter beans) are a delicious and healthy way to get protein and fiber in one dish. Adding greens makes it even better! Instead of soaking the beans overnight I prefer the 1-hour "quick soak" method. The prep work can be done easily at the same time.