Fabada

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.

Put the fabes into a pressure cooker and cover with water.

Add the chorizo, bacon, bay leaf, half onion, garlic, and salt.

Bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover with the lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the fabes are tender.

Remove the bay leaf, onion, and garlic.

Take out some fabes and some liquid.

Remove the chorizo and bacon.

Blend the onion, garlic, some fabes, and some liquid until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture back into the pressure cooker and mix well.

Add the morcilla and chorizo in pieces and cook at low heat for 10 minutes until all flavors are combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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