Chunky Bean and Chorizo Stew

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Serves 8  Prep Time 10 minutes, plus overnight soaking  Cooking Time 40 minutes

For the beans
1 cup white beans
water
salt

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 smoked chorizo, sliced diagonally
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1  Prepare the beans: Soak beans in water overnight. Wash and drain beans the next day. Cover beans with water and add some salt.

2  Bring to a boil and cook until beans are tender. (To save time, cook beans in a pressure cooker.)

3  Pan-fry chorizos in a skillet over medium heat.

4  Remove chorizos and add the onions and garlic.
 
5 Sauté until light brown and stir in tomatoes.

6  Stir in cooked beans, water, salt, and pepper.

7  Bring to a simmer and cook until beans absorb the liquid, about 10 minutes.

Photography by David Hanson │ Styling by Sharlene Tan

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