Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

I love beans, but I just wasn't impressed with the flavor of these beans.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jackie

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 3, 2009

Excellent! Just like my Portuguese mother-in-law makes! I used just 1 tsp of red pepper flakes and I think next time I'll use just a tad less than that. ETA: My IL's thought that it wasn't spicy enough! They said that in Portugal, you eat favas while drinking wine and it is supposed to be spicy.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

KSC77

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2009

I'd like to try this with fresh fava beans sometime, as I just realized I don't like canned ones - of course, I've only had fresh ones before so my expectations were a bit off. Anyway, regardless of the fact I was disappointed in the flavor and texture of the canned beans, I still enjoyed this, but as written it would have been WAY too spicy for me - I should have stuck with my instinct (knowing my preferences) and gone with just about a TEASPOON of red pepper flakes instead of two teaspoons. Fortunately, I served with potatoes and linguica, so when the spice from the sauce got to be too much, I just mixed potatoes and linguica in with the beans and it mellowed the spice a bit - and actually made a nice dish! Other than reducing the pepper flakes (but not enough for me!), my only change was to use a small can (about 3/4 cup) tomato sauce and the same amount of water.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Christine M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

This is one great tasting recipe. I had to cut back on the red pepper flakes and I cracked 4 eggs and dropped them in the sauce as it cooked.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

rwhitetail

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Assonet, Massachusetts, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2008

I grew up on portuguese food and must admit that this was very good. a little too spicy, so next time, i will cut back on the red pepper flakes. juicy, flavorful, colorful... great over rice! even better the next day!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Caffienefrog

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

Living In: Garland, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2008

I've been looking for this recipe forever!! Thankyou.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

deliciosa

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Rutland, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008

These are great but to make them even better I add chourico. That's how my mom used to make them.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Fatima

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2008

I made this last night for the family and it was a big hit! I agree, it does taste just like the ones you get at the feast! I love spicy food and this hit my taste bud's real good! Looove it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Hunnie

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 14, 2007

I liked it, but think that 2 Tbsp pepper flakes would be too much. I added one.. and it was almost too much. I also couldn't find Fava beans, so added some "Fava chick peas" or something, and then a can of soy beans. Would probably taste good over quinoa. I really want to find real fava beans to try this again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

ANTIHOPE

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2007

I make this often, served with Portuguese Broa (cornmeal bread)and it's a real family favorite. 2 T. of pepper flakes would blow the tops of my kids' heads off so I just add to taste. I use a bit more tomato sauce. I come from an Italian family and we make a similar dish that includes pancetta bacon.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

RUBY2

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2006

This recipe was great! I made it yesterday knoing I would eat it tonight to let the flavors meld overnight. Yum! I love spicy food, but the amount of hot red pepper seemed like way too much to me (I think 2 TBS may be a mistake!), so I cut down quite a bit on it. I used 2 cans of butter beans in this in tead of favas and it was yummy. I served it over polenta sliced and it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful