Selected Greek giant beans baked in tomato sauce. Aigaio beans are grown in the Florina region, near the protected lakes of Prespes. This region is considered the best in Greece and throughout the world for growing legumes. "Giant beans" from Prespes stand out for their huge size, special shape and snow-white color. In combination with other ingredients also grown on the fertile Greek soil (tomatoes, onions, dill, parsley), the giant Aigaio beans acquire an extraordinary taste that has become the culinary calling card of the entire Kastoria region. Features of the giant bean from Kastoria Greek giant beans (Fasolia Gigantes, "Gigantes") from Kastoria have a special taste, exceptional quality and high culinary characteristics, and, of course, a truly gigantic size. All these characteristics have developed together thanks to the unique microclimate and soil composition around the large and small lakes of Prespa. In 2009, the giant bean from Kastoria was recognized by the European Union as an original Greek product and received the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) designation and then the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certification. That. The name "Giant Bean" with all its unique features is assigned to the Kastoria region. Giant baked beans are one of the most popular Mediterranean dishes. This delicious LENTEN dish is an excellent source of protein with high biological value and fiber.