INGREDIENTS

• 1 c DRY FAVA BEANS
• 2-3 c WATER
• 2 MEDIUM TOMATOES, FINELY CHOPPED
• 1/2 MEDIUM ONION
• 1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED
• 1 SPRIG FRESH CILANTRO
• 1 DRIED ANCHO CHILE
• 1 SMALL GREEN CHILE, FINELY CHOPPED
• SALT, TO TASTE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean the FAVA BEANS and soak them overnight
2. Pour off the soaking water, rinse the beans, and add 2-3 cups of water
3. Cook the beans until tender with 2-3 slices of onion, 1 diced tomato 1 clove of minced garlic, a few sprigs of cilantro, and the ancho chile (remove the seeds); add salt to taste when they finish cooking
4. In a large pot, saute the other TOMATO, diced, with the rest of the onion, diced, and the GREEN CHILE, finely chopped with the seeds removed
5. Add the cooked BEAN mixture to the sauteed vegetables, stir well, and heat through; you can mash the beans lightly or serve them whole

PREP 20 min

COOK 1 hour or until beans are soft

SERVES 4