Fava Bean and Guanciale Stew with Channel Islands Twist

Ingredients

In this Channel Islands adaptation, we incorporate local herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of the dish. Additionally, we use a variety of fava beans commonly found in the Channel Islands region, which adds a unique twist to the traditional Italian recipe. We alse have the original recipe for Fave al guanciale, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (400g) dried fava beans 2 cups (400g) dried fava beans
• 6 ounces (170g) guanciale, diced 6 ounces (170g) guanciale, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Channel Islands herb blend 1 teaspoon Channel Islands herb blend
• 1 teaspoon Channel Islands sea salt 1 teaspoon Channel Islands sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 6g
• Protein: 14g
• Fiber: 12g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced guanciale and cook until crispy.
3. 3.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
4. 4.
   Stir in the soaked fava beans, Channel Islands herb blend, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. 5.
   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour or until the fava beans are tender.
6. 6.
   Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Fava beans — Make sure to soak the dried fava beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.

Tips & Tricks

• For a smoky flavor, you can substitute the guanciale with smoked bacon.
• If fava beans are not available, you can use lima beans as a substitute.
• Serve the stew with crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavors.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
• This stew tastes even better the next day, so consider making it in advance.

Serving advice

Serve the Channel Islands Fava Bean Delight as a main course, accompanied by a fresh green salad and crusty bread.

Presentation advice

Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh parsley to add a pop of color to the dish. Serve the stew in rustic bowls to enhance the cozy and comforting feel.