Estofat De Quaresma (Catalan Vegetable Stew) Recipe

Name: Estofat De Quaresma (Catalan Vegetable Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups skinless dried fava beans; 2 slices bread; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed; 3 onions, minced; 1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled; 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 sprigs parsley; 1 sprig fresh mint; 1 cup water; 2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered; 1 pound frozen peas; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 ounces butter, softened, or more to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups skinless dried fava beans
2 slices bread
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
3 onions, minced
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 sprigs parsley
1 sprig fresh mint
1 cup water
2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 pound frozen peas
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces butter, softened, or more to taste

1
Place fava beans in a pot and cover with cold water. Soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2
Toast bread in a toaster and allow to cool until dry and hard. Crumble or chop bread into a bowl.
3
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over low heat. Add drained beans, bread crumbs, onion, garlic cloves, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Add water and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes.
4
Add potatoes to the Dutch oven and continue to simmer another 15 minutes, adding a bit more water if necessary. Add peas, mix well, and simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Remove parsley and mint sprigs and stir in butter.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups skinless dried fava beans, 2 slices bread, 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed, 3 onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Estofat De Quaresma (Catalan Vegetable Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Estofat De Quaresma (Catalan Vegetable Stew)

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