Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Beans?

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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby f1jim » Fri May 15, 2015 1:24 pm

Dang, never heard of them. Now you have me curious.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby dailycarbs » Fri May 15, 2015 2:44 pm

Are these the same as fava beans?
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby spartahawk » Fri May 15, 2015 2:53 pm

Have a photo of them? I can't even find anything called giant greek beans.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby f1jim » Fri May 15, 2015 3:09 pm

This has always been my go-to source for unusual beans and even these guys don't list giant Greek beans.

http://www.ranchogordo.com/

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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby AlwaysAgnes » Fri May 15, 2015 3:19 pm

bigscaryguylol wrote:I've recently fallen in love with Giant Greek Beans - however they are very expensive in the can. Does anyone know where to obtain these dry in the US under $6 per pound? I'm not sure why farmers aren't growing them - perhaps a soil/climate restriction - but in my opinion they blow all other legumes out of the water.

Just so expensive! :crybaby:



They're a little over $5 per pound if you buy 5 pounds at OliveNation.
http://www.olivenation.com/Gigante-Bean ... fgodnTcAGw

You could check around your area for Greek markets or international grocers.
You don't have to wait to be happy.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby f1jim » Fri May 15, 2015 3:54 pm

Me too. Now I'm going to be wondering about those Greek beans,
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby Katydid » Fri May 15, 2015 8:18 pm

A bit over $6/pound, but available from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4DJ6B6?psc=1

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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby healthyvegan » Fri May 15, 2015 8:38 pm

grow your own! beans are SO EASY to grow! You can have an endless source of them for free depending on the rain in your area.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby cena » Tue May 19, 2015 9:49 am

Beans are very easy to grow. I have purchased the expensive tasty beans from these gourmet sites, and then planted the beans. Then I save my own seed so I don't need to buy again. Fava beans grow in a mild climate during the winter. They grew like weeds for me, no bugs, etc. They are creamy and delicious. The Christmas lima beans are fantastic.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby CarrotTopsRGreen » Tue May 19, 2015 10:11 am

I bought some interesting beans from Rancho Gordo and also from a stall at the West Side Market in Cleveland. I did buy the Christmas beans, as well as Rio Zape and Scarlet Runner Beans and some others I can't remember. I think I got Good Mother Stallard and Yellow Indian Woman. But I am not at home and I can't check. Interested in how you are using these beans. I do have a book put out by Rancho Gordo, but most of the recipes seem to feature meat. I was disappointed. I also have The Great Vegan Bean Book, and I can't remember just why and again the book is at home, but I didn't find many recipes in there I wanted to try.
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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

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Re: Does anyone have a economical source for Giant Greek Bea

Postby arugula » Thu May 21, 2015 1:27 pm

My dad used to make γίγαντες πλακί στο φούρνο. I think he got them from Tarpon Springs.
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