portuguese favas

Name: Portuguese Favas
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) dry brown favas - soak over night; 1 large onion, cut in half; 2 clove(s) garlic chopped; - water, to cover fava beans; 4-5 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2-3 tablespoon(s) red crushed pepper (liquid type in jar); 1/2 cup(s) dry red wine; 1/2-1 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) paprika or to taste; 1-2 cup(s) reserved water from cooking beans

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Lou Ann Marques

attleboro, MA

Updated on Jun 11, 2011

This recipe was given to my sister by a Portuguese friend. It is a little different than my Mom's but it sounds delicious.

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds dry brown favas - soak over night
1 large onion, cut in half
2 cloves garlic chopped
- water, to cover fava beans
4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 tablespoons red crushed pepper (liquid type in jar)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2-1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika or to taste
1-2 cup reserved water from cooking beans

How To Make portuguese favas

Step 1

Nick each bean with a knife. Put first four ingredients in a pot with a lid. Bring to boil, and simmer covered until tender for about 1 hour. When tender, drain reserving 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid.

Step 2

In a pan, saute chopped onions and garlic until onion are tender. Add remaing ingredients along with the cooked favas. Continue cooking for another 30-45 minutes.
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