PORTUGUESE FAVAS

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

Provided by Lou Ann Marques

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

G Bg
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gisela Cabrera
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I love the way the favas soak up the broth in this recipe.


bisrock vlog
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Umair Hunjra
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my favas turned out really bitter.


Terran WaspColin
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I added a few drops of hot sauce to my favas and it gave them a nice kick.


king Musti
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I'm allergic to garlic, so I substituted it with onion in this recipe. It turned out great!


Walter Regions
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The favas are so creamy and delicious.


Hannah Blankenship
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Nasir Segda
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Dennis Smith
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I'm not a big fan of favas, but I tried this recipe and I was surprised at how much I liked it.


Kris Kaiko
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Charlie Boy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover favas.


Og'abek
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I followed the recipe exactly and my favas turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked them.


Shajhan Kovir
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The favas were a little bland for my taste, but I added some salt and pepper and they were much better.


Mahlet Kebede
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These favas were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Jehu Stephenson
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I added a little bit of chorizo to my favas and it was delicious! It gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.


Reem ALghmary yahia123 ALghmary
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I've never cooked favas before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly tender and flavorful.


Leah Adonis
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This Portuguese Favas recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. My guests raved about it.


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