Stovetop Greek-Style Gigantes Beans with Spinach, Feta & Dill
This quick stovetop dish features creamy gigantes beans simmered with fresh spinach, tangy feta, and aromatic dill, bringing classic Greek flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian main or a vibrant side.
- 3 cups cooked gigantes beans (or large butter beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 minutesAdd garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 minuteStir in the crushed tomatoes and water. Simmer for 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 4 minutesAdd the gigantes beans, salt, and pepper. Gently stir and cook for 5 minutes until beans are heated through.
⏱️ 5 minutesAdd spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes total.
⏱️ 2 minutesRemove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, and half the feta cheese.
⏱️ 1 minuteTransfer to serving bowls and top with remaining feta. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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