FAVAS, PORTUGUESE FAVAS

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Madeline Viveiros,a friend from Swansea,(Mrs. J.V.), gave me this yummy recipe years ago. Today it would be made in a crockpot, but when I got this she didn't use one, I'm sure. FAVA BEANS are large, shiny green beans, often called BROAD BEANS. (NOTE:According to my Fannie Farmer Cookbook, they are in the market in April, May...

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

INGREDIENTS:
6 can(s) progresso fava beans
4 large green peppers, chopped
10 medium onions, chopped
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
margarine, or oil if preferred, for sauteing
10 Tbsp parsley,
3 bay leaves, whole
5 can(s) 8 oz. each, tomatoe sauce (or 40 ounces)
salt, garlic and paprika to taste!
1 Tbsp vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot over a low flame, saute chopped peppers, onions, celery, herbs in margarine, until brown.
  • 2. Add salt, garlic and paprika to taste.
  • 3. Add tomato sauce, add beans last, and add 1 TBS. vinegar. If needed to reheat use tomatoe juice!

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