This Chorizo, Cannellini Bean and Butternut Squash Stew is perfect for anyone who loves garlic, chorizo and big bold Spanish flavours. Serve with mashed potato and kale for a hearty, but very easy dinner. Ideal for busy midweek evenings!
Big bold Spanish flavours…
This hearty stew is perfect for anyone who loves big bold Spanish flavours. And it’s so simple to make! All you need to do is fry onion and garlic, then add chorizo and butternut squash. Next, add a tin of chopped tomatoes and some chicken stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add a tin of cannellini beans, and simmer for a further 10 minutes. Finally, stir in some chopped fresh parsley and serve!
What to serve with chorizo stew?
I like to serve this heart chorizo stew with a big pile of buttery mashed potato and a large helping of green vegetables. (I find kale goes particularly well.) But if you wanted to make this a one pot, you could simply serve it with some crusty white bread. Alternatively, this stew also goes well with rice.
What to drink with chorizo stew?
A hearty Spanish-style stew requires a hearty Spanish wine! I recommend a Rioja crianza, or a similar style wine from a nearby region – like Navarra. Alternatively, go for a Grenache/Garnacha or Tempranillo (the grape varieties in Rioja) from elsewhere in the world.
Can you reheat chorizo stew?
Absolutely! Put any leftovers into an airtight container and place in the fridge, where they will keep for up to 3 days. To reheat, tip the chorizo stew into a large saucepan, add a splash of water and reheat for 5-10 minutes, until piping hot all the way through.
You can also reheat this chorizo stew in the microwave, if you prefer.
Can you freeze chorizo stew?
This easy chorizo stew freezes beautifully and so makes a great batch cooking / fill the freezer recipe. Put the cooked and cooled chorizo stew into an airtight container and place in the freezer, where it will keep for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat as above.
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Chorizo, Cannellini Bean and Butternut Squash Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves grated or crushed
- 200 g chorizo chopped into 1cm / ½inch chunks
- 500 g butternut squash (roughly half a large one), chopped into 1cm / ½inch chunks
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 100 ml chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
- Salt and pepper
- 400 g tin cannellini beans drained
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped (plus extra for sprinkling)
To serve:
- Mashed potatoes, rice or bread
- Green vegetable, such as kale, broccoli or green beans
Instructions
- Put the olive oil into a wide, deep saucepan and add the onion, garlic and chorizo. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 3 minutes, until the onions have softened but are not brown. Stir occasionally.
- Add in the butternut squash, stir and fry gently for a further 2 minutes.
- Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and stock, plus some salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then turn down and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use this time to cook your mashed potatoes and prepare your veg.
- After 10 minutes add in the tin of cannellini beans. Cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Use this time to cook your green veg.
- After 10 minutes, add in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, stir and then serve with the mashed potatoes, green veg and a glass of Spanish red wine.
Notes
- Suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
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eileen says
You had me at Chorizo! This looks delicious.
Eb Gargano says
Thank you, Eileen. I know what you mean – I LOVE chorizo 🙂 Eb x
Mandy says
I am just the same! I have a scrapbook of neatly pasted recipes (from my pre-children days) and a huge stash of ripped out pages from magazines that I’ll almost definitely never make! This sounds like a great stew – might try making a veggie version. #CookBlogShare
Eb Gargano says
Oooh – I love the idea of having an actual scrapbook – I never managed that even before children! I reckon this would work very nicely in veggie form – maybe with some Quorn sausages and a teaspoon of paprika? Thanks for your kind comments. Eb x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
I love each and everyone of the ingredients in the stew. I love the flavours that chorizo adds to dishes. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Kirsty. There are some fab flavours in this stew, aren’t there? Chorizo is one of my all time favourites 🙂 Eb x
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says
I love butternut squash Eb, it’s so naturally sweet and comforting so served as a key component in your stew sounds wonderful. I’d clearly have to change the chorizo (sorry) , but with a few chunks of vegetarian sausage or ‘meat’ balls Mr E would be a very happy man…..especially as you’ve served it with mashed potato – he always says you can never have enough mash (well any potato really) 😉 I’m hoping to make Sarah’s chocolate Potato cakes but the challenge will be to hide a portion of mash from him!
Angela x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks, Angela. I think it would convert into a veggie version very easily. I’m so with Mr E – I love mashed potato – it’s pretty much the ultimate comfort food! Good luck hiding mash long from him long enough to make those Sarah’s cakes! Eb x
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
Ha ha! That has to be the story of so many foodie kitchens….. I have large notepads bulging with ripped out sheets from magazines (from years ago) waiting to be stuck in…… doh! It’s never actually going to happen is it?!
Great looking stew though! x
Eb Gargano says
I thought it would get better when I started food blogging, but it’s actually got worse – now I don’t have time to do anything with my cuttings because I’m too busy with all my blogging jobs and creating my own recipes! Gah! Thanks for your kind comments. Eb x
Michelle says
My kids love chorizo. I’m sure they’ll love this stew. Thanks for sharing!
Eb Gargano says
Mine too…and me for that matter! It’s a really great ingredient, isn’t it – very useful for flavouring stews and casseroles! Thanks for commenting! Eb x
Chris says
Tried this today after randomly deciding to google butternut squash and chorizo recipes. Being a novice in the kitchen the prep work took me a while but super easy to follow enough and got myself 3 delicious and hearty portions. I had to substitute cannellini beans for red kidney beans but it still tasted amazing with those.
Eb Gargano says
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for this lovely review and especially the 5* rating 😀
Lisa Ambler says
Made this last week and it did not disappoint, so much so I’m making it again right now. Thanks for a super simple and tasty meal
Eb Gargano says
Aw, that’s so great to hear! Thank you for this lovely review and 5* rating 😀