Description
A comforting vegetarian fava bean stew simmered in a rich tomato and spice base, finished with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried fava beans, soaked overnight
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and warm it gently.
- Add olive oil, then sauté the chopped onion until soft and slightly golden, followed by the minced garlic.
- Stir in ground cumin and paprika, allowing the spices to bloom for about 1 minute.
- Add the soaked fava beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth, then mix well.
- Let the stew simmer for about 35 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve warm with extra herbs and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Soaking the beans overnight helps achieve a creamy texture.
- Mash a small portion of the beans for a thicker consistency.
- Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian fava bean stew, fava beans recipe, easy vegetarian stew, healthy bean stew, Mediterranean stew