Portuguese Favas

Onions and garlic are simmered in a tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Fava beans are gently folded into the sauce to absorb its rich flavors.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.