portuguese favas

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.
• gently stir in fava beans. remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.