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Portuguese Favas

SUBMITTED BY: John Pacheco PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2006 by SENIORGAL
Reminds me of the favas served at the Portuguese feasts in Rhode Island. Bless you for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by HONEYMELO
just like the favas at the fall river feasts..I like mine with hard boiled eggs :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by RUBY2
I make this often, served with Portuguese Broa (cornmeal bread)and it's a real family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by Elizabeth
This recipe was great! I made it yesterday knoing I would eat it tonight to let the flavors... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by Fatima
These are great but to make them even better I add chourico. That's how my mom used to make them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Hunnie
I made this last night for the family and it was a big hit! I agree, it does taste just like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by ANTIHOPE
I liked it, but think that 2 Tbsp pepper flakes would be too much. I added one.. and it was... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Portuguese Favas

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 222

  • Total Fat: 9.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 307mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.1g
  • Protein: 7.4g

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