Portuguese Fava Beans

Submitted by Chef Gorete

"A great appetizer or side dish."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans, reserving the water (540ml)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 4 teaspoons hot pepper, sauce*
• 5 green onions, stalks finely minced
• 5 stalks parsley, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• salt & pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat the olive in a sauce pan. Once hot, add the garlic, onions, and parsley then saute for a few minutes.
2. Drain the Fava Beans, reserving the liquid. To the pan, add the Fava Beans, wine, spices and some of the reserved water.
3. Cook over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water as sauce dries.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings.
5. *This is ground red pepper made from fresh peppers. Available in the International section of the grocery store.