Fabada Asturiana Rápida (Northern Spanish Creamy White Bean & Smoky Paprika Stew) – Authentic Spain Recipe
From the green mountains of Asturias: a rich, velvety white bean stew glowing orange with smoked pimentón and saffron.
- Country of Origin
- 🇪🇸 Spain (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Large creamy white fava/cannellini beans, Smoky Spanish chorizo and pork/tofu, Crusty bread, Sweet and smoked pimentón de la Vera, Saffron threads
Ingredients for Fabada Asturiana Rápida (Northern Spanish Creamy White Bean & Smoky Paprika Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) large creamy white fava/cannellini beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups smoky Spanish chorizo and pork/tofu, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crusty bread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet and smoked pimentón de la Vera
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Spain seasoning (saffron threads, garlic, bay leaf)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and sweet and smoked pimentón de la Vera for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in saffron threads, garlic, bay leaf and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Spain's kitchen.
- Add large creamy white fava/cannellini beans and smoky Spanish chorizo and pork/tofu, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in crusty bread, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.