Spanish broad beans with chorizo recipe | Authentic fava bean stew

⭐ Rating: 4.8/5 (based on home cooking experiences)

👨🍳 By Chef Omar Allibhoy

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes

⏰ Total Time: 25 minutes

🥘 Servings: 4

📊 Difficulty Level: Easy

What are broad beans (habas in spanish)?

Broad beans, also known as fava beans (habas in Spanish), are a cornerstone of Spanish cuisine. These versatile legumes (fava broad beans) are essential in traditional Spanish cooking. Whether you're using fresh broad beans or dried fava beans, they're incredibly versatile and nutritious. In Spain, we use broad beans in countless dishes, from simple broad bean recipes to complex stews.

Why this spanish broad beans recipe works

As a Spanish chef, I've perfected this broad beans with chorizo recipe (habas con chorizo) over years of professional cooking. This Spanish fava bean recipe combines the earthiness of broad beans (habas beans) with the rich, smoky flavors of Spanish chorizo. It's a traditional broad bean stew that's both authentic and easy to prepare.

Ingredients for spanish broad beans and chorizo

For this broad beans recipe (receta de habas), you'll need:

• 250g (2 cups) shelled fresh broad beans or baby broad beans

• 50ml (3½ tbsp) extra virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 5 garlic cloves (perfect for garlic broad beans flavor)

• 1 sprig fresh oregano

• 90g Spanish chorizo (fresh uncooked)

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Crusty bread for serving

Serving suggestions for spanish style beans

This versatile Spanish broad beans and chorizo dish pairs well with:

• Crusty bread for a traditional Spanish approach

• Rice for a heartier meal

• Other Spanish tapas dishes

• A glass of Spanish wine

• Variations of Broad Bean Recipes

• Portuguese fava beans with chorizo (similar to Spanish version)

• Broad beans stew without chorizo (vegetarian option)

• Garlic broad beans (simple tapas version)

• Broad bean casserole (winter version)

How to cook fresh broad beans with chorizo

Follow this step-by-step guide to create the perfect Spanish beans with chorizo:

Prepare the Broad Beans

• Bring salted water to boil

• Cook broad beans for 2 minutes (this is how long to boil broad beans)

• Drain and rinse under cold water

• Shell broad beans if using fresh broad beans

Create the chorizo base

• Heat olive oil in a pan

• Add onion, garlic, oregano, and chorizo

• Cook until onions are transparent

Complete the Stew

• Add shelled broad beans

• Sauté for 2 minutes

• Add water and seasonings

• Finish with lemon

Professional tips for cooking broad beans

• When learning how to cook fresh broad beans, always remove the outer shell for tender results

• For the best broad bean stew, use fresh chorizo rather than cured

• This beans with chorizo recipe works with both fresh and frozen broad beans

• Store leftover broad beans and chorizo stew in an airtight container

Tips for storing and preparing

• Store fresh broad beans in the refrigerator

• Shell broad beans just before cooking

• Leftover stew keeps well for 2-3 days