Fava Beans with Tomatoes (Easy Italian Recipe)
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4.7
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Fava Beans with Tomatoes (Easy Italian Recipe)
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A quick and easy Italian fava bean/broad bean dish that can be served as a vegan main, or side dish.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups shelled fava beans fresh or frozen
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
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Instructions
- Sauté the onion in the olive oil over medium high heat, adding a pinch of salt.
- Once the onions are translucent and starting to brown a little, add the shelled (and peeled, if they are older) fava/broad beans.
- Lower the heat to medium, stir, and partially cover for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Put the heat back to medium high and add the tomatoes, with more salt, and pepper if desired.
- Stir and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes, uncovered, or until the fava beans are ready. Taste for seasoning and add as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, preferably with some fresh, crusty bread. Perfect as a vegan main dish or as a side, too.
Notes
- Be sure to use good quality tomatoes for this dish.
- If your fava beans are larger, more mature and touch, peel the outer coating on the bean. Otherwise, cook as they are, after shelling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Potassium
393mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
291IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 291IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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