🥘 Spicy Chorizo & Butter Bean Stew
A rustic, hearty one-pot meal bursting with bold Mediterranean flavour. Made with just four ingredients, this easy chorizo and butter bean stew comes together in under 20 minutes - perfect for fast weeknight comfort food.
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Egg-Free, Nut-Free
5 mins
20 mins
Easy
4
Sugars
10g
Kcal
491
Fibre
8g
Fat
32g
Protein
23g
Saturates
8g
Salt
2.5g
Carbs
24g
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Cooking time:
Prep time:
5 mins
Egg-Free, Nut-Free
Difficulty:
Serves:
20 mins
Easy
4
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Sugars
10g
Fibre
8g
Protein
23g
Salt
2.5g
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Prep time:
Cooking time:
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Serves:
Egg-Free, Nut-Free
5 mins
20 mins
Easy
4
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Salt
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Ingredients:
• 200g cooking chorizo
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained
• 1 tub fresh pesto or 130g jar pesto
Instructions:
1. Slice the chorizo and tip into a large saucepan over a medium heat. Fry gently for 5 minutes or until starting to turn dark brown.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and butter beans, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Swirl through the pesto, season lightly, and ladle into bowls.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Use reduced-fat chorizo to lower the saturated fat content
• Swap regular pesto for vegan or low-oil varieties
• Add spinach or kale at the end for a green boost
• Use tinned lentils instead of beans for variation
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Keeps in the fridge for 3 days in a sealed container
• Flavours deepen overnight - great for batch cooking
• Freezes well for up to 1 month
• Defrost and reheat gently on the hob or microwave
Ideal For:
• Busy parents needing quick dinner wins
• Chorizo lovers craving bold flavour
• Students cooking on a budget
• Anyone who loves warming stews in a flash