Basque Beans

Prep: 480 min Cuisine: Spanish

A hearty Basque-inspired bean stew featuring tender pinto and green beans, smoky bacon, savory ham, and spicy chorizo, perfect for comforting gatherings and flavorful bites.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb dried pinto beans
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh green beans, snapped
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 (10 oz) cans tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ham or small ham hock
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 6 Basque chorizos, cooked

Instructions

  1. Discard discolored pinto beans and rinse the remaining beans under cold running water.
  2. Drain the beans well.
  3. Transfer the beans to a large bowl.
  4. Add enough cold water to cover the beans.
  5. Let soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

294 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.2g 32% DV
Total Fat 17.7g 23% DV
Carbs 18.5g 7% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10618.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 337.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 42mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 43mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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