Fava Beans with Tomatoes (Easy Italian Recipe)
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4.7
Fava Beans with Tomatoes (Easy Italian Recipe)
Description
This easy Italian recipe sautés diced onion in extra virgin olive oil until translucent, then adds fresh or frozen shelled fava beans, cooking them covered briefly until tender. Cherry or canned chopped tomatoes are added next with salt and freshly ground black pepper to finish. The short cooking time preserves the beans’ fresh flavor and the tomatoes’ juiciness.
The finished dish combines tender fava beans with a lightly stewed tomato and onion sauce, offering a pleasant contrast of soft textures and savory notes. Olive oil lends richness while the simple seasoning supports the natural flavors of the vegetables. This side dish or light main can be served hot with freshly baked bread.
For older or larger fava beans with tougher skins, peeling the outer coating before cooking improves tenderness. Otherwise, shelling is sufficient. Quality tomatoes contribute noticeably to the dish’s taste.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups fava bean fresh or frozen, shelled
- 8 oz cherry tomato or chopped tomatoes, canned or fresh
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
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
- Use good quality fresh or canned tomatoes to enhance flavor.
- Peel outer skins from mature or large fava beans to improve tenderness.
- Serve warm with crusty bread for a satisfying vegan option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.7
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