Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew

Ingredients

• 60g chorizo, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 200ml vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 2-3 minutes until it releases its red oil.
2. Add the onion and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the butter beans, chopped tomatoes, and stock. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has thickened slightly.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.