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    Home » Stews

    Butter Bean Stew with Chorizo

    Posted: May 31, 2021 · Updated: May 31, 2021 by Tonje

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    This Mediterranean butter bean stew with chorizo is full of flavor and made in only 20 minutes. It combines diced chorizo, onion and butter beans in a lovely tomato based sauce, perfect for easy and delicious weeknight dinners.

    A bowl of butter bean stew with chorizo.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    Why you'll love it

    • Really easy one pot dinner
    • Made in only 15 minutes
    • Easy to customize
    • Filling and flavorful
    • Dairy free and gluten free, with easy vegan options

    Ingredients

    Canned diced tomatoes: Creates the base for the tomato sauce. You can also substitute this with tomato sauce, or tomato passata.

    Butter beans: Use cooked or canned butter beans. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly before use. Alternatively, use cannellini beans or any other canned beans that you like.

    Orange or red bell pepper: Adds a great texture. You can omit this, or substitute with other vegetables. See the Variations section below for some great ideas.

    Chorizo: This flavorful pork sausage is particularly common in Spanish and Mexican cooking. In this dish, it adds a lovely smoked flavor.

    Spinach: Adds some leafy greens. You'll need more than you think, as the leaves wilt quickly.

    Onion + garlic: Add flavor to the dish.

    Tomato paste: Adds flavor, and improves the texture of the dish.

    Seasoning: Paprika, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning gives this dish plenty of flavor.

    Ingredients needed to make chorizo butter bean stew.

    Instructions

    You can find full instructions + ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of this page

    One: Sauté diced onion in a pot on medium heat, with a little olive oil.

    Two: Add diced bell pepper, garlic, chorizo, tomato paste and seasoning to the pot, and sauté for another minute. This will allow the flavors to develop.

    Three: Add drained canned butter beans, and canned diced tomatoes to the dish. Give the stew a stir, and leave it to simmer for about 5 minutes.

    Four: Finally, add spinach and stir to allow the leaves to wilt down. You can also adjust seasoning to taste.

    Step by step images showing how to make butter bean and chorizo stew.

    Top tips

    • Make sure to use raw chorizo, and not cured chorizo. These are very different! If in doubt, check if the packaging, and make sure that it instructs you to cook the chorizo before consuming.
    • Allow enough time for the seasoning, chorizo and tomato paste to cook before you add the other ingredients. This improves the flavor substantially.
    • Drain and rinse the canned beans before use. This removes the salty liquid, and will ensure that the stew has the best texture.

    Serving suggestions

    You can serve this stew as a quick and simple one pot dinner, but it also tastes great paired with side dishes. Here are some of my favorite sides to serve it with:

    • Crispy Roast Potatoes
    • Oven Roasted Green Beans
    • Parmesan Potato Wedges
    • Healthy Mashed Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    • Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
    A bowl of stew with chorizo and beans on a table.

    Variations

    Vegan butter bean stew: Replace the chorizo with sun dried tomatoes. The tomatoes will replace the flavor nicely, and the vegetarian stew will be just as filling and delicious as the original. You can also use a vegetarian or vegan chorizo substitute if you can find it.

    Added vegetables: Add any of your favorite veggies to this stew. I recommend kale, diced tomatoes, finely diced zucchini, or cauliflower rice.

    Spicy butter bean stew: Add more red pepper flakes, diced chili or chili powder if you prefer a spicy stew. The original recipe is quite mild, and suitable for kids.

    Leftovers

    Store leftover butter bean and chorizo stew in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.

    This stew is suitable for freezing. I often make a double batch, and freeze half for a future meal.

    Defrost frozen butter bean stew in a refrigerator overnight, and reheat it in a microwave or pot on the stove.

    Butter bean stew with chorizo in a blue cast iron pot.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you overcook butter beans?

    Yes. Precooked, canned butter beans should not be cooked for longer than 40 minutes, or they will start to dissolve and become mushy.

    Do you drain butter beans?

    Butter beans should always be drained, unless the recipe specifies otherwise. The liquid in the cans doesn't taste very nice, and although it's not dangerous to consume, it's not recommended.

    Can you freeze butter bean stew?

    Absolutely! Butter bean stew freezes well for up to 6 months in a freezer safe container.

    What do I do if my stew is too thick?

    If you overcook your stew, the liquid might be absorbed, and it might be too thick. Solve this by adding some water or other liquid.

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    Recipe

    Butter bean and chorizo stew with spinach in a bowl.

    Butter Bean Stew with Chorizo

    This tomato based butter bean stew with chorizo is full of flavor and made in only 20 minutes. It combines diced chorizo, onion and butter beans in a lovely tomato based sauce, perfect for easy and delicious weeknight dinners.
    5 from 5 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course, Stew
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 231 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 ounces diced chorizo
    • 1 (15 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
    • 1 (15 oz) can butter beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 bell pepper
    • 1 onion onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
    • 1 teaspoons olive oil (or other cooking oil, cooking spray)
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoons pepper
    • ¼ teaspoons salt

    Instructions
     

    • Finely dice the red onion and garlic.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onion until it's soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
    • Add diced chorizo, all seasoning, tomato paste, diced bell pepper and finely diced garlic to the pot, and saute for a few more minutes.
    • Add drained and rinsed butter beans, and canned diced tomatoes, and leave the stew to simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
    • Lastly, add washed spinach, and stir to allow the leaves to wilt. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

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    Notes

    • For a vegan version, omit the chorizo or substitute it with sub dried tomatoes and extra beans.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in a refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat before serving.
    • Make it extra spicy by adding chili, or extra red pepper flakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2797IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword butter beans, chorizo, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, healthy, nut free, tomato
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    Comments

    1. Irina

      January 06, 2020 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      I made this flavorful butter bean and chorizo stew last night. My family really enjoyed my new cooking experiment. Guess what? They ask me to make it more often. Lovely recipe!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:29 am

        I'm so happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Adrianne

      January 06, 2020 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge chorizo fan so you have me on this one, yum!! It looks so flavourful and tasty and i love that you have showed step by step pics. Cheers!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:29 am

        You're welcome 🙂 I love chorizo too!

        Reply
    3. Farah

      January 06, 2020 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      I love butter beans and this is an interesting new preparation! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

        Let me know if you try making it!

        Reply
    4. Dannii

      January 06, 2020 at 9:50 am

      I love anything with chorizo. It adds so much flavour.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

        Agree, chorizo is lovely.

        Reply
    5. Jo

      January 06, 2020 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat nice and easy dinner idea and this one sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

        It really is!

        Reply
    6. Heidy L. McCallum

      January 06, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Butter bean and chorizo stew looks so good I want to make it immediately! looking forward to making it

      Reply
      • Tonje

        January 07, 2020 at 6:28 am

        Let me know how it turns out! 🙂

        Reply

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