European Recipes: Greek Recipes:Fasolakia Yiyantes Sto Fourno(Oven-Baked G

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               FASOLAKIA YIYANTES STO FOURNO   (OVEN-BAKED G

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Serving Size : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Greek

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      pounds        Dried giant white beans
    2      cups          Oil
    1      each          Head of garlic
    3      each          Onions, med. -- chopped
    1      tablespoon    Celery -- chopped
      1/2 cup           Parsley -- minced
                         Salt & pepper to taste
    1      cup           Hot water
    1 3/4 pounds        Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
    1      tablespoon    Tomato paste + 1 1/2 c water
                         Addt'l water as needed

Wash the beans, place in water, and soak them overnight. Drain them, then place
in a pot of fresh cold salted water; cook for 45 min.; drain. Meanwhile, place
oil, garlic, and onions in a baking pan and bake in preheated 350 F. oven until
golden. Add beans, celery, parsley, salt & pepper, and hot water. Bake 30
min. longer. Remove from oven, stir the beans, pour in tomatoes (or diluted
tomato paste). Return to oven and bake until only the oil remains.