Portuguese Fava Beans

This Portuguese fava beans recipe it's the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner! Simple to prepare and full of flavor, it practically cooks itself! Each ingredient combines perfectly, creating a rich and flavorful meal that is sure to become a favorite in your home.

This recipe is wonderfully versatile, allowing you adapt it to your taste. We love eggs at home, so I like to crack a few about 5 minutes before the end of cooking, letting them poach slowly in the rich, savory broth of the fava beans. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish full of traditional tastes! Gather the family around the table and savor every bite of these irresistible Portuguese fava beans recipe!

If you're looking for comforting and flavorful dishes to make for a Sunday family lunch or dinner, you must try this delicious and traditional Portuguese octopus rice, Easy chicken stew, Cod fish pie with mashed potato or this Jardineira (Portuguese beef stew).

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE FAVA BEANS

Step 1: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onions, peeled whole garlic, bay leaf, pork ribs cut into pieces and the chouriço cut into round slices. Season with salt and pepper, stir with a wooden spoon and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Pour enough water to cover completely the mixture, season with a little more salt and let boil.

Step 3: Once it starts to boil, add the fava beans, stir and cook for about one hour (if necessary add a little more water until cover the fava beans.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and season with chopped coriander. Allow to rest about five minutes and serve.

HOW TO STORE

If you have any leftovers, store the Portuguese fava beans in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). You can store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Portuguese Fava Beans

These Portuguese fava beans are the very definition of comfort food! Simple to prepare, deeply flavorful, and made with everyday ingredients. This traditional dish delivers warmth in every bite, offering a nutritious and satisfying taste of Portuguese cuisine.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:1:30 h
Total Time:1:40 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) fava beans (broad beans)
• 2 medium onions
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) pork ribs
• 75 grams (2 2/3 ounces) Portuguese chouriço
• Coriander (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onions, peeled whole garlic, bay leaf, pork ribs cut into pieces and the chouriço cut into round slices. Season with salt and pepper, stir with a wooden spoon and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
2. Pour enough water to cover completely the mixture, season with a little more salt and let boil.
3. Once it starts to boil, add the fava beans, stir and cook for about one hour (if necessary add a little more water until cover the fava beans.
4. Turn off the heat and season with chopped coriander. Allow to rest about five minutes and serve.
Portuguese Fava Beans
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 520
Total Fat 37 g(57%)
Saturated Fat 10.5 g(53%)
Cholesterol 257 mg(86%)
Sodium 386 mg(16%)
Total Carbohydrate 16 g(5%)
Protein 33 g