Ingredients
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1 pound dried Corona beans
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3 quarts cold water
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2 bay leaves
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1 large red onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, sliced
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2 cups tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 tablespoons honey
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½ cup chopped fresh dill
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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¼ cup red wine vinegar
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2 cups water, or more as needed
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4 ounces feta cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Directions
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Place corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with a generous amount of water and let soak, 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts fresh water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Drain beans and spread into a large casserole dish. Add red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Mix until well combined. Place the dish onto a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
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Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbling and caramelized and beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check periodically and add more water if casserole is too dry.
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Stir casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.
![close up view of Baked Beans in red sauce, with feta cheese and fresh herbs, in a white bowl]()
Chef John
Tips
You can use finely chopped fresh tomato instead of tomato sauce if preferred.
Substitute 2 teaspoons of fine table salt for kosher salt if desired.
Serve alongside grilled meat or simply with extra feta for a great vegetarian main.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 330 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 330 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 1004mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 258mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
