I like to try out new dishes and this one seemed simple enough, filling enough and tasty enough that we could have it for our main dish on a warm summer night without having to get too hot up in the kitchen.
Loved the creaminess of the beans cooked in broth and the spice added by the chorizo. Highly recommend giving this one a try. Would make a nice BBQ accompaniment as a side dish as well.
This makes about 4 main dish sized servings.
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Butter Beans with Chorizo and Onion Recipe
The butter beans with chorizo and onion from the Mediterranean region are flavorful. For quick and delectable midweek dinners, it mixes diced chorizo, onion, and butter beans in a wonderful tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dried butter or cannellini beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb Chorizo sliced in 1/4 in thick slices
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup coarsely chopped Italian or flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- to taste coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven, Heat chicken broth and bring to a boil. Rinse the dried beans and add to the broth, boiling for 2-3 hours until the beans are tender and the broth is much reduced. Strain beans and set aside. The remaining Broth can be reserved for future cooking or to make soup.
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over high heat until lightly browned and most of the fat is rendered – about 2 minutes.
- In a medium serving bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. Add the cooked beans and chorizo to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss before serving.
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Notes
- Storage: You can freeze leftovers for up to 7 months or keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Before serving, reheat.
- Remove the chorizo or replace it with dried tomatoes and more beans for a vegan option.
You’ve had me on this one because I’m a great chorizo fan; yum! I appreciate that you provided step-by-step pictures because it makes it look so flavorful and delicious. Cheers!
I adore anything chorizo-related. It greatly enhances the flavor.
I want to make the chorizo stew and bean butter right away since it looks so delicious! excited to do it