Favas Verde

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan heat oil and cook the onion and green pepper until veggies are soft, about 4 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the chaurice, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the tomato sauce and bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
4. 4
   Cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the favas and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 15 minutes if using fresh.
6. 6
   (Note: If using frozen favas make sure to peel them before adding them to the tomato sauce.
7. 7
   They should cook in about the same length of time, perhaps a little longer, as fresh.)
8. 8
   Add a bit of water as needed if the tomato sauce becomes too thick before the beans are tender.
9. 9
   When the favas are tender, discard the bay leaf and season with salt, to taste.
10. 10
    Serve hot.