Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shelled fava beans (about 7 pounds unshelled); 10 ounce tomatoes, cored and pureed; 6 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup diced applewood-smoked bacon (2 slices); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/3 cup diced celery; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Servings: persons

4 cups shelled fava beans (about 7 pounds unshelled)
10 ounce tomatoes, cored and pureed
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup diced applewood-smoked bacon (2 slices)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fava beans; cook 2 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well. Remove tough outer skins from beans.
2
Place pureed tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until liquid is reduced by one-third (to about 1 cup). Stir in brown sugar, mustard, sriracha, and salt. Remove pan from heat.
3
Heat bacon and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; cook 6 minutes or until crispy. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add shelled favas and reduced tomato mixture; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in tarragon and oregano.

649

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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: 4 cups shelled fava beans (about 7 pounds unshelled), 10 ounce tomatoes, cored and pureed, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Fava Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Fava Beans

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