How to Make - Favas Guisadas/Fava Stew with Linguica! Traditional Portuguese Style Comfort Food!

broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame provides similar texture and protein, while green peas are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while broth enhances flavor at a lower cost.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often more accessible.

Soak dried fava beans in salted water for 48 hours before cooking.

Chop the onion and garlic; keep onion chunky.

Heat 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over high heat.

Add chopped onions to the pot and sweat them until clear, about 5-8 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup of garlic and 1 teaspoon of coarse salt; cook for another minute.

Add 1.5 pounds of linguica to the pot and about 3-4 cups of chicken broth until everything is covered.

Bring to a boil, then add half of two cans of tomato sauce and half of two cans of tomato paste.

Add soaked fava beans and one can of light beer; stir well.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

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