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Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans)

Fava beans braised with onion, herbs, and a splash of wine. A springtime Catalan dish that's quietly high in fiber.

55min
325kcal
11.4gprotein
Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) — Spanish recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 400 g Fava beans
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 3 Scallions (optional)
  • 100 ml White wine (optional)
  • 1 tsp Mint (optional)

Method

  1. If using dried favas, soak and pre-cook until nearly tender; fresh favas need only shelling.
  2. Soften the onion, garlic, and scallions in the olive oil, 5 minutes.
  3. Add the favas, wine, mint, salt, and a little water and braise until tender and glazed, 20 minutes.
  4. Serve warm.

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About Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans)

Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) is a Spanish lunch or dinner that comes together in about 55 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans)?

A serving has about 325 calories — 11.4g protein, 33.7g carbs, 14.5g fat, 8.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) take to make?

About 55 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions, white wine, mint — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Faves a la Catalana (Catalan Braised Fava Beans) make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.