Fava Beans Recipe (Italian Style)
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- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cups shelled fava beans (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes (or chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (freshly ground )
- pinch hot chili flakes ((optional))
Steps
- 1
Sauté the onion in the olive oil over medium high heat, adding a pinch of salt.
- 2
Once the onions are translucent and starting to brown a little, add the shelled (and peeled, if they are older) fava/broad beans.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium, stir, and partially cover for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Put the heat back to medium high and add the tomatoes, with more salt, and pepper if desired.
- 5
Stir and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes, uncovered, or until the fava beans are ready. Taste for seasoning and add as needed.
- 6
Remove from heat and serve hot, preferably with some fresh, crusty bread. Perfect as a vegan main dish or as a side, too.
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