Koukia Yiahnt (Fava Bean Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 1/2 cups fava beans, cooked
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions, celery, carrots.
Saute for 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and stock or water.
Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes.
Add fava beans, cinnamon, salt and pepper.