Gigantes Plaki (Haricots Géants Grecs au Four)

Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). In a large ovenproof pot (about 24cm/9-10 inch), heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat and cook the onion, carrot and celery for about 10 minutes, stirring now and then.

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery stick

✅ C'est prêt quand : vegetables are soft and translucent, not browned

Add the garlic and tomato purée to the pot and stir for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, paprika, sugar, water, salt and pepper, and let it bubble gently over low heat for about 10 minutes.

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp sugar
• 200ml hot water or stock
• to taste salt and pepper

✅ C'est prêt quand : sauce has thickened slightly and smells fragrant