Gigantes Plaki: Baked Greek Beans - Rana's Recipe

Ingredients

• 9 oz dried large lima beans or 3 cans of large lima beans
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, trimmed and finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, trimmed and finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons Greek oregano
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 26 oz can chopped tomatoes with its juice, or 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water or vegetable broth
• 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley