Spanish · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Fabada Asturiana
110 minutes · 6 servings · omnivore
Fabada is a famous Asturian bean stew, kept close to the traditional family pot style.
Ingredients
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- 500 g dried large white beans, soaked and drained
- 200 g chorizo, sliced
- 150 g morcilla or blood sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, peeled but left whole
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.8 liters water
Let’s make it
- Place beans, chorizo, morcilla, onion, garlic, oil, paprika, and water in a large pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
- When beans are tender, season with salt and remove the onion and garlic if desired.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving so the broth thickens slightly.
This hearty stew is best for older kids; serve the beans and sausage in small portions.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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