Portuguese Favas

Portuguese Favas

Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221
Calories
10g
Fat
28g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Sodium300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate28g 10%
Dietary Fiber7g 26%
Total Sugars4g
Protein7g
Vitamin C8mg 39%
Calcium41mg 3%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium185mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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