Locros De Habas Recipe

Name: Locros De Habas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups twice peeled fresh fava beans, from about 4 lbs of whole fava pods; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups diced white onions, about 1 whole onion; 2 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; ½ tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground achiote powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3 large gold potatoes, peeled and chopped in medium chunks, about 3 cups; 6 cups water or 6 cups broth; ½ cup milk; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ½ cups crumbled queso fresco or 1 ½ cups feta; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups twice peeled fresh fava beans, from about 4 lbs of whole fava pods
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups diced white onions, about 1 whole onion
2 roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground achiote powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 large gold potatoes, peeled and chopped in medium chunks, about 3 cups
6 cups water or 6 cups broth
½ cup milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups crumbled queso fresco or 1 ½ cups feta
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the chopped onion, cook for about 5 minutes.
2
Add the crushed garlic, cook for another 2 minutes.
3
Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin, hot pepper powder or chili powder, achiote powder and salt, mix well and cook for another 3 minutes.
4
Add the potatoes and the water or broth, bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to simmer and add 2 cups of the twice peeled fava beans, cook until the potatoes are soft, about 25 minutes.
6
Use a potato masher to soften and crumble the potato chunks.
7
Add the remaining 2 cups of fava beans and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Whisk the milk and the eggs together, stir this mixture into the soup.
9
Stir in the crumbled queso fresco.
10
Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro or parsley and serve warm with hot sauce and avocado.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups twice peeled fresh fava beans, from about 4 lbs of whole fava pods, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 cups diced white onions, about 1 whole onion, and more.

Yes, Locros De Habas 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.

Locros De Habas

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