Portuguese Favas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14-ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the carrots, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, and fava beans and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stew is thick and the flavors are blended, about 25 minutes.
6. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Fava beans are a type of legume
• The fava bean is native to the Mediterranean region
• Fava beans are a great source of protein, fiber, and iron
• Portuguese Favas is a traditional Portuguese dish