Pressure-Cooker Gigante Beans in Tomato Sauce
Pressure-Cooker Gigante Beans in Tomato Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat 1/4 cup oil in pressure cooker over medium.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat 1/4 cup oil in pressure cooker over medium.
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 5–8 minutes.
Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until pan is almost dry, about 5 minutes.
Add beans, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, and 5 cups water.
Seal pressure cooker according to manufacturer's instructions and cook on high pressure 50 minutes.
Manually release pressure.
Beans should be tender and creamy; if not, reseal and cook 10 minutes longer.
Season with more salt if needed.
Add tomatoes, breaking up with your hands, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid is thickened, tomatoes begin to break down, and beans are very tender, 25–30 minutes.
Season with salt, if needed.
Serve beans topped with feta, oregano, and more red pepper flakes and drizzled with oil, with lemon for squeezing over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.