Fava Bean Stew recipe

Recipe Categories : | Mexican | Casseroles | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 4 lb fresh fava beans in the pod, shelled
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped into into ¼" chunks
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 large jalapeño chili, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• ½ tspn ground cumin
• 1½ lb tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ½ tspn salt
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup chopped mint leaves
• ½ cup crumbled queso añejo, feta, or kasseri cheese

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Drop the beans into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain and let cool. If the favas are large and the outer skins tough, peel them with your fingers. If the beans are small and tender, use them as is.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot. Add the onion, garlic, chili and cumin and sauté until the onion wilts, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, water, and ¼ cup of the mint. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes. Add the fava beans and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
3. Ladle the stew into individual bowls. Sprinkle the cheese and remaining mint over the top and serve immediately.