portuguese favas

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Recipe by
Lou Ann Marques
attleboro, MA

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

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For portuguese favas

  • 2 lb
    dry brown favas - soak over night
  • 1 lg
    onion, cut in half
  • 2 clove
    garlic chopped
  • water, to cover fava beans
  • 4-5 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1 lg
    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

How To Make portuguese favas

  • 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.

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