Dried Fava Puree: Macco Recipe

Name: Dried Fava Puree: Macco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried peeled fava beans; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 cup fennel, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato paste, dissolved in 1/4 cup water; 1/4 pound vermicelli noodles; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sundried tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper chiles; 2 cups breadcrumbs, toasted; Fennel fronds, for garnish, optional; Pepperoncino, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups dried peeled fava beans
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 cup fennel, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato paste, dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1/4 pound vermicelli noodles
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sundried tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper chiles
2 cups breadcrumbs, toasted
Fennel fronds, for garnish, optional
Pepperoncino, for garnish, optional

1
In cold water, soak the fava beans overnight to soften.
2
Drain and add the beans to a pot filled with fresh cold water to cover.
3
Add the onion, fennel, and dissolved tomato paste.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer until the beans soften and split, forming a puree, about 1 hour.
6
Using your hands, break up the vermicelli into smaller-sized noodles.
7
Add the vermicelli to the pot and continue to simmer until the noodles are cooked, about 15 minutes.
8
Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
9
In a small bowl, combine extra-virgin olive oil, tomato paste, and chiles and drizzle over puree.
10
Allow to cool to room temperature before serving with the toasted breadcrumbs scattered on top.
11
Garnish with fennel fronds and pepperoncino, to taste.

577

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried peeled fava beans, 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 cup fennel, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato paste, dissolved in 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Dried Fava Puree: Macco falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dried Fava Puree: Macco

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