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Portuguese favas

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 100 g bacon, streaky, cut into strips
  • 1 onion(s), chopped
  • 500 g beans, thick, shelled, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • 1 sprig of parsley, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Broad beans with bacon and herbs

Brown the bacon in a pan, then stir in the onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Stir in the beans, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and simmer until the beans are tender, 6-15 minutes, depending on their age. Cook frozen beans according to the instructions. Drain, discarding the bay leaf and mint. Serve immediately.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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