Portuguese Favas

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Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 large onions, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup tomato sauce

  • 2 cups hot water

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • salt to taste

  • ½ 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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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
10g Fat
28g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 185mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.