{"id":42739,"date":"2025-10-20T15:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/?p=42739"},"modified":"2025-11-05T00:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T23:37:14","slug":"fava-parada-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Fava Parada Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42739\" class=\"elementor elementor-42739 elementor-42398\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e227b2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e227b2d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4d9c7\" data-id=\"4a4d9c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286e9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"286e9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Fava parada<\/b> is one of the oldest dishes in Mallorcan cuisine. It is made with <b>dried fava beans<\/b> cooked slowly until they have a thick, velvety texture, enriched with a sofrito of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs. It is a humble dish with peasant roots, perfect for the winter months and very nutritious thanks to its vegetable protein and fiber content.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos \/ Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_sustainable\" >Why this recipe is healthy and sustainable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Ingredients_serves_4\" >Ingredients (serves 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Required_tools\" >Required tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Step-by-step_instructions\" >Step-by-step instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Protip\" >Protip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Variations\" >Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\" >Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/fava-parada-recipe\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_sustainable\"><\/span>Why this recipe is healthy and sustainable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><b>Faves parades<\/b> are 100% plant-based, made with legumes, extra virgin olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs. Its high fiber content promotes satiety and intestinal health, while the beans provide protein and minerals. As a dish made with local and seasonal ingredients, it has a low ecological footprint and respects the island&#8217;s gastronomic tradition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dc668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44dc668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_serves_4\"><\/span>Ingredients (serves 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>400 g dried broad beans<\/li><li>4 tablespoons <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b><u>extra virgin olive oil<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/li><li>1 small onion<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic<\/li><li>1 bay leaf<\/li><li>1 sprig of fennel (optional)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sweet paprika<\/li><li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li><li>Water (approx. 1.5 liters)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a03fc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a03fc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_tools\"><\/span>Required tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Large pot<\/li><li>Colander<\/li><li>Knife and cutting board<\/li><li>Wooden spoon<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4739ac37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4739ac37\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-309350b4\" data-id=\"309350b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6054fbe6 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"6054fbe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/shop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Esqueixada-bacalao-dieta-mediterranea-scaled.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Esqueixada de Bacalao\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDELIGHT.\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is characterized by a moderate fruity taste in harmony with a slight bitterness and a mild spicy touch. Notes of green tomato, apple and even banana can be perceived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tENJOY IT\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3d14fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3d14fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e065\" data-id=\"4b0e065\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641aa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641aa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_instructions\"><\/span>Step-by-step instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol><li><b>Prepare the beans<\/b><\/li><li>Soak the dried beans overnight, covered with plenty of water. The next day, drain and set aside.<\/li><li><strong>Cook the beans<\/strong><\/li><li>In a large pot, cover the beans with clean water. Add the bay leaf and fennel. Cook over medium-low heat for 45-60 minutes, until tender.<\/li><li><b>Prepare the sofrito<\/b><\/li><li>Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saut\u00e9 the chopped onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown. Add the sweet paprika, mix quickly, and add a ladleful of the cooking broth to blend the flavors.<\/li><li><strong>Combine and thicken<\/strong><\/li><li>Add the sofrito to the pot of cooked beans. Stir with a wooden spoon and mash some of the beans with the back of the spoon to thicken the texture. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li><li><strong>Serve<\/strong><\/li><li>Serve hot in clay pots or deep dishes, drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3774927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3774927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1928\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42419\" alt=\"Fava parada, plato t\u00edpico mallorqu\u00edn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada.jpg 1928w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-200x106.jpg 200w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-1536x816.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-600x319.jpg 600w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fava-Parada-64x34.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1928px) 100vw, 1928px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf4da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abf4da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protip\"><\/span>Protip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you want a creamier texture, blend some of the beans with the broth before mixing them back into the pot. To intensify the aroma, add a little fresh mint at the end of cooking.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>Traditional festive<\/b>: some recipes add sobrasada or pancetta to the sofrito.<\/li><li><b>Light<\/b>: replace some of the oil with a little more broth for a less fatty version.<\/li><li><b>Herb<\/b>: add fresh thyme or rosemary for a more aromatic flavor.<\/li><\/ul><ol><li>\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47b056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c47b056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\"><\/span>Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Calories: 310 kcal<\/li><li>Fat: 11 g<\/li><li>Carbohydrates: 38 g<\/li><li>Protein: 14 g<\/li><li>Fiber: 13 g<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22a0142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22a0142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Can I use fresh fava beans instead of dried ones?<\/strong><\/p><p>No, the creamy texture of the recipe can only be achieved with dried beans.<\/p><p><strong>Can I prepare fava parada in advance?<\/strong><\/p><p>Yes, in fact, it improves overnight, as the flavors intensify.<\/p><p><strong>What oil is best for this recipe?<\/strong><\/p><p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b>extra virgin Arbequina olive oil<\/b><\/a>, with its smoothness and notes of green almonds, is ideal for harmonizing with the flavor of the beans.<\/p><p><strong>Is it suitable for vegans?<\/strong><\/p><p>The traditional recipe with oil and herb sofrito is; just avoid the variations with cured meats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fava parada is one of the oldest dishes in Mallorcan cuisine. It is made with dried fava beans that are slowly cooked until they have a thick, velvety texture, which is enriched with a sofrito of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":42419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42739","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42739"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42739\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42755,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42739\/revisions\/42755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}