Portuguese Fava Beans

Total Time

45 Minutes

Servings

8

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh tomato sauce
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, fresh 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 flavours to meld.