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Portuguese Fava Bean Stew

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 5

A hearty stew with Portuguese chourico sausage and fava beans

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4

Calories

450

Sugar

4g

Fat

28g

Portuguese Fava Bean Stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for cooler weather. Made with flavorful chourico sausage and filling fava beans, this stew is sure to satisfy your hunger and warm you up from the inside out. While the sausage may add some extra sodium to the dish, the fava beans are packed with nutrients and are a great source of plant-based protein. This stew is easy to make and is a great make-ahead option for busy weeknights, as leftovers reheats well.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.	Add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
3.	Mix in chile paste and tomato sauce.
4.	Add water, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
5.	Stir in sliced chourico and fava beans.
6.	Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7.	Serve hot.

PROS

High in protein and fiber.
Rich and satisfying flavor.

CONS

May be high in sodium due to chourico sausage.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fava beans are a good source of protein and fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium. Additionally, the dish contains garlic, which has anti-inflammatory properties and may help boost the immune system.

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