Gigante Beans

Gigante Beans are a large, flat, cream colored bean popular in the Mediterranean.  The beans are actually 3/4" to 1" long. The beans need to be soaked overnight.  To cook, you bring them to a boil for about 3 minutes, turn down the heat, then cook for 60-90 minutes. 

Use these beans in a traditional bean casserole or simply boil with onion for a basic side dish. 

Where To Buy Gigante Beans

Look for the beans in markets that specialize in Mediterranean foods.  You can also find them online at Amazon.com marketplace: Giganti Beans

If you don't have Gigante beans some good alternatives include:

• Use equal amounts of Great Northern beans
• OR - Substitute flageolet beans (much smaller)
• OR - Emergo beans (sweet white runner beans) larger