Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)

Ingredients

• 1 package dried lima beans , 16 ounce
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes with juice , 16 ounce
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
• sea salt to taste
• 1 cup water , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Place lima beans into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Place the saucepan with beans and water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain beans; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt; stir to combine.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally and adding water if the mixture appears dry, until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.