My Spanish Kitchen: Fabada Asturiana

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

morcilla

🥗Healthier: black pudding

💰Cheaper: blood sausage

Black pudding is a more accessible alternative.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh offers a leaner option while still being flavorful.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and still creamy.

Soak the white beans in water overnight.

Drain the beans and rinse under cold water.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the soaked beans, chorizo, morcilla, and pork shoulder to the pot.

Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper; continue simmering for another 30 minutes.

Remove the meats, slice, and return to the pot.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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