Greek-Style Fava Beans and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Fava Beans and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans or other large, white beans; 7 cups water; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups dried fava beans or other large, white beans
7 cups water
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Rinse the beans thoroughly, removing any dirt or stones, then place them in the slow cooker insert along with the water.
2
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are nice and tender.
3
While the beans are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saute pan and saute the onion until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme to the pan and cook briefly.
5
Drain the beans and toss them with the tomato-onion mixture.
6
Using a garlic press, press the garlic into the beans, and add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Serve hot or warm.
9
Id probably enjoy a retsina with this dish, or a Greek rose.

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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: 2 cups dried fava beans or other large, white beans, 7 cups water, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Fava Beans and Tomatoes 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.

Greek-Style Fava Beans and Tomatoes

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