Best 5 Fava Beans With Red Onion And Mint Fave Con Cipolla Rossa E Menta Recipes

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Fava beans with red onion and mint, or fave con cipolla rossa e menta, is a traditional Italian dish that is enjoyed in many regions. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The fava beans are cooked until tender and then combined with sautéed red onion and fresh mint. The result is a dish that is both savory and refreshing. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring and summer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAVA BEANS WITH RED ONION AND MINT (FAVE CON CIPOLLA ROSSA E MENTA )



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Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Yield Makes 6 (small plate) servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups peeled shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 pounds in pod)
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium red onions, chopped
Fine sea salt
Generous handful of mint, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook fava beans with 1 teaspoon oil in boiling unsalted water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
  • Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add beans and cook until just heated through, then season with sea salt and pepper. Toss in mint. Serve immediately.

FAVA BEANS WITH TOMATO GARLIC SAUCE



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Make and share this Fava Beans with Tomato Garlic Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans (use fresh if you have them, take off the pods and boil them until tender, cool and then slip off the)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt & pepper
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan& over medium heat saute the onions& garlic until golden.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except the beans.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes (add a bit more water if it reduces too much- the sauce should have some liquid to it).
  • Gently stir in the fava beans and let stand for a few minutes so the beans absorb some of the flavor from the sauce.

FAVA BEANS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND MINT



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Every spring when the first crates of fava beans are delivered to the kitchen at Piperade, I can almost hear the collective groan from my kitchen staff all the way from my home twelve miles away. I like favas and use them as often as I can when they are in season, but I have to admit they are labor-intensive, requiring both shelling and peeling. However, from my perspective-and judging from the number of orders we get from our guests-they are worth the work. At home, I hand them to my sons to shell while they watch a baseball game on TV, or I enlist guests before dinner. This recipe is simplicity itself and allows the sweet, nutty flavor of the favas to shine. Try to find small beans; older, larger favas are too starchy to use here.

Provided by Gerald Hirigoyen

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fava beans in the pod
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mint leaf chiffonade
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • To prepare the favas, split open the pods and remove the beans. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan filled with salted water to a boil over high heat. Place a bowl filled with ice water near your stove top. Drop the beans into the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes (this is longer than most recipes instruct because the beans are not cooked again). Drain the beans and quickly plunge them into the ice water. With your fingernail, pierce the skin of each bean near one end and squeeze the bean gently to pop free of the skin. Don't worry if the beans separate into halves. You should have about 2 cups beans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the fava beans, mint leaves, and lemon zest and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Serve chilled.

FAVA BEAN SOUP WITH MINT



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Although this looks like a Mediterranean soup, I came across it in Veracruz, where the cuisine still has Spanish overtones. I have eaten a similar fava bean dish in Spain. You can find skinned, split fava beans in Middle Eastern markets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried, skinned fava beans, washed, picked over, and soaked in water to cover for 6 hours or overnight
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
10 sprigs fresh spearmint, tied in a bunch with kitchen string
2 quarts water
Salt to taste
Slivered fresh mint leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and dried red pepper flakes for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain the favas. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic. Stir together for a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 5 minutes, and add the beans, 2 quarts water, another 2 teaspoons salt, and the mint. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 2 hours, or until the beans have begun to fall apart and thicken the soup. Stir from time to time to make sure the beans are not settling at the bottom of the pot and sticking.
  • When the beans are soft and falling apart, remove the bundle of mint, and using tongs, any stray mint leaves. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve, garnishing each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of slivered mint leaves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1063 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

PORTUGUESE FAVAS



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Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce.

Provided by J. Pacheco

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 299.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips

  • Choose fresh fava beans: Look for pods that are plump and bright green. Avoid pods that are yellowed or have brown spots.
  • Shell the fava beans: To shell fava beans, hold the pod in one hand and use your thumb to push the beans out of the pod.
  • Blanch the fava beans: Blanching the fava beans will help to remove their skins. To blanch the beans, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the beans. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then drain the beans and rinse them with cold water.
  • Remove the skins from the fava beans: Once the beans are blanched, you can easily remove their skins. To do this, pinch the bean between your thumb and forefinger and gently squeeze the bean out of its skin.
  • Cook the fava beans: You can cook the fava beans in a variety of ways. You can boil them, steam them, or sauté them. You can also add them to soups, stews, and salads.
  • Serve the fava beans: Fava beans can be served as a side dish or as a main course. They can also be used as a topping for salads, pizzas, and pasta dishes.

Conclusion

Fava beans are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fava beans, try one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!

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