Favas à Portuguesa (Broad Bean and Chouriço Stew)
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Ingredients
- 500 g frozen broad beans
- 150 g chorizo, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 300 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 322 kcal
- Protein
- 19.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 15.1 g
- of which sugars
- 4.4 g
- Fat
- 18.7 g
- of which saturates
- 6 g
- Fibre
- 7.6 g
- Salt
- 1.77 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the chorizo for 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 6 minutes.
- 2
Add the broad beans and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- 3
Uncover and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- 4
Stir through the coriander, season to taste and serve hot with bread.

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