PORTUGUESE FAVAS

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This recipe was given to my sister by a Portuguese friend. It is a little different than my Mom's but it sounds delicious.

Provided by Lou Ann Marques

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lb dry brown favas - soak over night
1 large onion, cut in half
2 clove garlic chopped
water, to cover fava beans
4-5 clove garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 Tbsp red crushed pepper (liquid type in jar)
1/2 c dry red wine
1/2-1 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp paprika or to taste
1-2 c reserved water from cooking beans

Steps:

1. Nick each bean with a knife. Put first four ingredients in a pot with a lid. Bring to boil, and simmer covered until tender for about 1 hour. When tender, drain reserving 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid.
2. In a pan, saute chopped onions and garlic until onion are tender. Add remaing ingredients along with the cooked favas. Continue cooking for another 30-45 minutes.

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