The greeks have several bean dishes that can be served as main courses, and one of them is gigantes plaki. However, this vegetarian dish is most commonly served as an appetizer, accompanied with a chunk of feta and some hearty bread.
Gigantes Plaki
Chickpea Soup
Chickpea soup, or revithosoupa, is a traditional Greek soup that is popular in Greek cuisine. The dish is known for its simple yet flavorful ingredients, making it a staple in Mediterranean cooking. The main components of revithosoupa include chickpeas, olive oil, onions, and vegetables.
The soup is slow-cooked until the chickpeas are soft and have absorbed the flavors of the broth. The result is a comforting and nutritious soup that is often enjoyed with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. It’s a classic dish that reflects the simplicity and richness of Greek culinary traditions.
Fasolakia
This fasolakia recipe is a classic Greek green bean recipe, made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil. Simple and oh so good. Don’t rush the cooking time; the longer and slower you let the green beans simmer, the more delicious they’ll become. Fasolakia can be a main meal served with feta and fresh bread or a side dish served with fish or meat.
Fava
Fava is a wonderful creamy dip or spread made with yellow split peas (not fava beans) and onions. Santorini is famous for its amazing fava! Serve it with chopped red onion, parsley, olive oil, and lots of bread.
Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Rice and lentil pilaf is a simple but hearty dish that can be eaten as a main meal with a dollop of greek yogurt or tzatziki, or as a side dish. I personally love it with a couple of fried eggs.
Fasolada
Fasolada is one of the most popular soups in greek cuisine. Made with white beans and simple ingredients like carrots and celery, this is easy to make but has a surprising depth of flavour.
Giant Beans with Skordalia
Giant beans with skordalia offers a bit of a twist to the typical greek giant beans due to the addition of skordalia (a garlic and potato puree). This dish consists of simple ingredients, yet the flavour is full and complex.