Portuguese Fava Bean Stew

Description

I always loved fava beans stewed Portuguese style. But there is always something missing from the recipes I have. I adjusted the spices and added some chourico, a Portuguese sausage similar to linguica or chorizo. I think this version makes a great dish. Make sure you have plenty of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chile paste
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 pound Portuguese chourico sausage, casing removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans, drained

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8

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