Favas A Portugueasa ( Broad Beans With Bacon And Herbs ) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces steaky bacon, cut into strips
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb fava beans, shelled
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 large sprigs mint
1 large sprigs parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper

Preparation

In a heavy based pot fry the bacon until the fat runs.
Add onions and garlic, cook gently till soft.
Stir in the beans and tomato, with the herbs.
Barely cover with water add salt and pepper to taste, and, simmer till the beans are tender.
Strain the liquid off and remove the bay leaf and mint.
Serve and enjoy the taste of Portugal.