Brazilian Fava Bean Stew
Fava is a typically Brazilian dish, rich and comforting. Prepared with fava beans slow-cooked with pork ribs, bacon, and sausage, it is an easy and hearty recipe, perfect for sharing with family.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1.1 lbs fava beans
- 14 oz pork ribs
- 7 oz smoked bacon
- 2 sausages
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tsp cumin
- Ground black pepper
- Salt
- Water or beef broth
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- 1
Soak the fava beans overnight or precook them for 10 minutes and let them rest for 1 hour.
- 2
Cut the bacon and sausage into small cubes.
- 3
Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- 4
In a large pot, brown the bacon and sausage until golden.
- 5
Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the pork ribs and brown for a few minutes.
- 7
Add the beans, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- 8
Cover with water or broth and simmer for 2-3 hours until completely tender.
- 9
Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
Fava reheats very well and gains flavor the next day. For more richness, use beef broth instead of water.
