Greek Recipes
Greek Style Homemade Baked Beans
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
50 minutes
Yield
4
This Greek-style homemade baked beans recipe is so delicious with a special Greek twist.
This easy, homemade baked beans recipe is my unique, Greek twist to delicious and hearty baked beans. I use ingredients like tomatoes, dried herbs, and feta to make a delicious recipe you’ll love.
Why you’ll love these homemade baked beans:
- Healthy: This recipe is full of whole ingredients that are flavorful and healthy
- Quick: This recipe takes an hour to make but most of that time is spent baking, you’ll have them prepped in about 20 minutes or less
Ingredient Notes:
Pinto Beans: A common bean you can find in the grocery store. Pinto beans are a great source of fiber, and protein, and are rich in antioxidants.
Herbs: The go-to herbs for any Greek-style dish are oregano, parsley, and thyme. The olive oil and feta are just the icing on the cake.
How to make homemade baked beans:
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In an ovenproof pot (or frying pan and have a second pan ready to transfer to), heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the spices, saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and their juices, water and beans and turn to medium-high heat to bring to a simmer. Remove the pot from the heat, put the lid on and transfer the dish to the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
- Top the baked beans with fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with toasted bread on the side or serve the beans on the toasted bread.
Expert Tips & FAQ:
Which beans are used for baked beans? You can use kidney beans either white or red for baked beans.
Do you have to soak beans before making baked beans? No, you don’t. Just use them straight out of the can.
Are homemade baked beans better than canned? Homemade baked beans are definitely better (and healthier) than canned. They have a better texture and just taste fresh.
Are baked beans healthy or unhealthy? They are a great source of fiber and protein, which makes them a healthy choice. However, if you are buying canned baked beans, they’re often loaded with sodium and sugar. Homemade baked beans can definitely be the healthier way to enjoy them.
Other recipes you’ll love:
- Quick + Easy Watermelon + Mint with Tofu Feta Salad
- Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Pistachios
- Pearl Couscous Greek Salad with Tofu Feta and a Creamy Dill Dressing
- Greek Lentil Salad
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Greek Style Homemade Baked Beans
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 14oz cans pinto beans
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- garnishes: fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil drizzle
- favourite toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In an ovenproof pot (or frying pan and have a second pan ready to transfer to), heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the spices, saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and their juices, water and beans and turn to medium-high heat to bring to a simmer. Remove the pot from the heat, put the lid on and transfer the dish to the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
- Top the baked beans with fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with toasted bread on the side or serve the beans on the toasted bread.
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Notes
- Can’t find pinto beans? You can try cannellini beans, butter beans or navy beans.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
