Portuguese Favas
Onions and garlic are cooked in oil. They are mixed with tomato sauce and spices.
The mixture is then simmered and fava beans are added.
The flavors are left to mix together.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 29, 2026Share
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Description
Onions and garlic are cooked in oil. They are mixed with tomato sauce and spices.
The mixture is then simmered and fava beans are added.
The flavors are left to mix together.
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Ingredients 11
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
0.25 cup tomato sauce
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans
Instructions
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1
Heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook 3 chopped onions and 2 minced garlic cloves until they are golden brown. Add 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, 0.25 cup of tomato sauce, 2 cups of hot water, 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley, salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and 2 teaspoons of paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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2
Gently stir in 2 cans of fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 300mg
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Total Carbohydrate 28g
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Dietary Fiber 7g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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