Hilda's Favas
- Level: Advanced
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 10 servings
- Calories
- 235
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 9
- Sugar
- 14
- Protein
- 12
- Cholesterol
- 13
- Sodium
- 884
- Total: 3 hr 40 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 3 hr 10 min
Ingredients
2 pounds dried fava beans
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 bay leaves, torn into quarters
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
1 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
7 1/2 cups water
2 (4-ounce) pieces andouille or chorizo, sliced and cooked
Directions
- In a large heavy saucepan bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the favas and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain in a colander and set aside until ready to use.
- In a heavy large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and 7 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Add the fava beans and continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Toss with andouille or chorizo. Serve immediately, or cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.