Fabada Asturiana Recipe

Name: Fabada Asturiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion, cut in bite-size square chunks; 1 green bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks; 1 red bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, mashed with 1 teaspoon salt; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans butter beans; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup sherry wine; 1 lb smoked ham, cut in chunks; 1 teaspoon achiote (Bijol powder); salt; black pepper; masa harina (2 tablespoons mixed with 1/2 cup water); 1 cup whole milk

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion, cut in bite-size square chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, mashed with 1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans butter beans
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 lb smoked ham, cut in chunks
1 teaspoon achiote (Bijol powder)
salt
black pepper
masa harina (2 tablespoons mixed with 1/2 cup water)
1 cup whole milk

1
In an 8-quart stockpot, saute onion and peppers in heated olive oil to release flavor, about 3-4 minutes.
2
Add in mashed garlic and chopped bacon during the last couple of minutes; stir constantly to prevent garlic from burning.
3
Add 3 cans of butter beans, including the liquid.
4
Add in chicken stock, sherry, and ham chunks; stir in Bijol powder.
5
Take the remaining can of butter beans, mash them, and stir into the pot.
6
Simmer on low for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7
Add in chunks of morcilla or chorizo as desired, during the last 20 minutes of simmering.
8
Add masa flour mixed with water to thicken, stirring constantly.
9
Stir in the milk, bring almost to a boil, remove from heat and serve.

1539

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion, cut in bite-size square chunks, 1 green bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks, 1 red bell pepper, cut in bite-size square chunks, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fabada Asturiana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fabada Asturiana

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