Favas Verde Recipe

Name: Favas Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 ounces ground or finely chopped chaurice sausage; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 pounds shelled fresh or thawed frozen green fava beens; Salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 ounces ground or finely chopped chaurice sausage
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds shelled fresh or thawed frozen green fava beens
Salt

1
In a heavy saucepan heat oil and cook the onion and green pepper until veggies are soft, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the chaurice, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomato sauce and bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
4
Cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the favas and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 15 minutes if using fresh.
6
(Note: If using frozen favas make sure to peel them before adding them to the tomato sauce.
7
They should cook in about the same length of time, perhaps a little longer, as fresh.)
8
Add a bit of water as needed if the tomato sauce becomes too thick before the beans are tender.
9
When the favas are tender, discard the bay leaf and season with salt, to taste.
10
Serve hot.

228

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped, 4 ounces ground or finely chopped chaurice sausage, and more.

Yes, Favas Verde falls under the General 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.

Favas Verde

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