Gigante Bean

Dried Gigante Beans for Traditional Mediterranean & Vegetarian Dishes

• Dehydrated Extra-Large Flat White Gigante Runner Beans
• Creamy, Buttery Texture When Cooked
• Ideal for Classic Gigantes Plaki & Traditional Greek/Mediterranean Dishes

OliveNation Gigante beans are large, flat white runner beans that are native to Greece and the Mediterranean area. These nutritious legumes are high in dietary fiber and protein, as well as a good source of Vitamin A, manganese, and are known for their delicious flavor and tender texture. Gigante beans or giant beans are a staple in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and are the key ingredient in Gigandes Plaki, a classic Greek baked bean dish made with tomato sauce, olive oil, oregano and parsley. These extra-large dried legumes can be used in soup, salad or other recipes that call for Great Northern beans or cannellini beans. Bulk gigante beans are perfect for commercial restaurants, foodservice, and catering applications looking for healthy, nutritious, and authentic ingredients for Mediterranean diets. In addition to traditional recipes, these large creamy legumes are perfect for creating delicious vegetarian cassoulet with Gigante beans, carrots, onions and celery, seasoned with fennel and coriander.

How to Prepare Gigante Beans: Soak dried Gigante beans overnight in at least 8 cups of cold water. Drain and rinse. Place in a large soup pot and cover the beans with cool water. Bring to a boil for 30 minutes, add salt, pepper, bay leaf and spices according to your recipe. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 90 minutes or until tender.