Colorful Giant Beans with Peppers in the Oven

SERVINGS: 5

PREPARATION TIME 60’

INGREDIENTS

• 400g colorful giant beans
• 1 red Florina pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow or orange pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1-2 dried chili peppers
• Finely chopped parsley for garnish
• Salt, pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak the beans overnight. The next day, drain and boil them for 2 minutes in plenty of water. Drain again and reboil in 1½ liters of fresh water until tender. Drain and reserve some of the cooking liquid.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add the peppers, tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then add the beans and chili peppers, mixing well.
3. Transfer the beans and sauce to a baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a crust forms on top. Stir the beans occasionally while baking. If needed, add some of the reserved cooking liquid to keep the sauce slightly loose.