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Lima bean  casserole

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This Greek lima bean casserole is a hearty, comforting dish made with tender beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce with olive oil, feta cheese, garlic, and herbs.  Perfect with crusty bread or a sprinkle of feta on top.

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Step 1: Collect the recipe ingredients.

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Step 2: Wash dried lima beans and soak in water for around 8 hours.

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Step 3: Put the soaked beans in a large pot with water and bay leaves. Cook for around 45 minutes to an hour or until cooked.

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Step 4: Strain the cooked beans and but in a bowl.

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Step 5: Sauté chopped onion, carrot, and minced garlic in some olive oil until the onion turns translucent.

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Step 6: Add chili flakes, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and crumbled veg bouillon cube. Saute for a few seconds.

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Step 7: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and water.

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Step 8: Cook for 4-5 minutes.

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Step 9: Add cooked beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

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Step 10: Add chopped parsley and dill.

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Step 11: Transfer the beans and sauce to a baking dish.

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Step 12: Cut the feta cheese block into small pieces and place them in different places in the dish. Slightly cover with the sauce.

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Step 13: Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200℃ (around 400℉) for around 30 minutes. Your delicious lima bean casserole is ready!

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Click the link below to get the full recipe for lima bean casserole and many other vegan/ vegetarian recipes from around the world.

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Don't miss to try out my other easy vegetarian Greek recipes:

1. Greek white bean soup

2. Greek spinach rice

 

3. Greek rice pudding