Portuguese Fava Beans
Ingredients
- 5 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbs. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 C. tomato sauce
- 2 C. hot water
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 (19 oz.) cans fava beans, drained
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 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. Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Makes 8 servings.
