Portuguese Fava Beans Stew


Ingredients
5 tablespoons olive oil3 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 cups hot water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleySalt to taste1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons paprika 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans1 Portuguese sausage (chourico) sliced
Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
  3. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika and sausage, let it cook/boil for 10 to 15 minutes, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Gently stir in fava beans.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Photo Credit: Henry Krauzyk, choponionsboilwater.com
Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8
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