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Stewed Fava Beans
Stewed Fava Beans <p><a href="/videos/profiles/about-laura-raposa">Laura Raposa</a> of Boston Herald's <a href="http://www.bostonherald.com/track/">Inside Track</a> and <a href="http://www.bostonherald.com/track/track_gals_tv/">Track Gals TV</a> makes a flavorful dish of fava beans stewed with chorizo, tomatoes and spices. This simple side can be served as an accompaniment to meats and fish, or is delicious on its own. By the way, we're thrilled with the way she pronounces "chorizo!" Obrigado, Laura!</p>

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Laura Raposa of Boston Herald's Inside Track and Track Gals TV makes a flavorful dish of fava beans stewed with chorizo, tomatoes and spices. This simple side can be served as an accompaniment to meats and fish, or is delicious on its own. By the way, we're thrilled with the way she pronounces "chorizo!" Obrigado, Laura!

Serves 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

  • ¼ lb chorizo, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh fava beans, peeled (or frozen & defrosted)
  • ¾ cup onions, chopped
  • ½ cup stewed tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

How-to

  1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add chorizo and render the fat for 3 minutes
  2. Add the favas, onions, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes
  3. Add the wine and stock and simmer for 5-7 minutes
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve hot

This side dish goes perfectly with Laura's Spicy Salt Cod Cakes!

Comments (1)

  • Posted Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 1:15 am by Bea Viera:
    This looks so GOOD. Thanks Laura.

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