Fava Beans

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  • Course: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Portuguese
  • Occasion: Any
  • Makes: 10 - 12 servings
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook/Bake Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ready In: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Ingredients

AmountMeasurementIngredientNotes
2BagsFava BeansDry
2StripsBaconChopped
2LinksChouricoChopped
2OnionsCut one onion in half. Chop the other onion.
4ClovesGarlicChopped
1CanTomato Sauce8 ounces
6Bay Leaves
1CanBeer
1CupWhite Wine
2TablespoonsOlive Oil

Instructions

  1. Place favas in pan and fill with cold water. Let it sit for a couple days. Make sure they are fully covered with water.
  2. After favas have sit for a couple days, add a tablespoon of salt and the onion halves. Cook the favas for about an hour until they are tender.
  3. In a separate pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the bacon, chourico, onions, and garlic and sautee for a few minutes.
  4. When the favas are done cooking and are nice and tender, drain them. Then mix them into the sauteed bacon, chourico, onions, and garlic.
  5. Add one can of beer, one cup of white wine, one can of tomato sauce and bay leaves. Cook for about 30 minutes mixing occasionally.
Josh

Chef/Baker: Josh

Has been with us since 01/25/2012.
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