FAVAS A PORTUGUEASA ( BROAD BEANS WITH BACON AND HERBS )

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Favas a Portugueasa ( Broad Beans With Bacon and Herbs ) image

Popular dish fron portugal, where broad beans are very popular. Anyone with a garden space grows them and they are ready for picking now. We are having these tonight with chicken and potatoes. Simple to prepare and cook.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces steaky bacon, cut into strips
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb fava beans, shelled
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 large sprigs mint
1 large sprigs parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy based pot fry the bacon until the fat runs.
  • Add onions and garlic, cook gently till soft.
  • Stir in the beans and tomato, with the herbs.
  • Barely cover with water add salt and pepper to taste, and, simmer till the beans are tender.
  • Strain the liquid off and remove the bay leaf and mint.
  • Serve and enjoy the taste of Portugal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 4, Protein 12.5

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