Creamy Spinach and Chorizo Beans
by Bold Bean Co
We all love risotto, but sometimes you just don’t have the time to stand and stir! Our mushroom bean-otto gives you all the flavour and satisfaction of mushroom risotto, but made in half the time and with double the protein! The creaminess of the white beans creates a base similar to a risotto, but without the added sluggishness you may feel after a weighty bowl of rice. Delicious on its own, or topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and peppery rocket.
Method
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
If serving with ciabatta, preheat the oven to 180°C and heat in the oven for 10 minutes until warmed through.
Step 2
Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the chorizo (no oil needed) and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown and the chorizo oils start to release, roughly 4-5 minutes. Then, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and add the creme fraiche with a splash of water and stir to create a creamy sauce. Add the spinach and peas to the pan, cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted. (now is a good time to add in any other greens you have lying about in the fridge!)
Step 4
Pour in the beans with their bean stock and stir to combine - you’re looking for a glossy consistency - similar to a pasta sauce. If it needs loosening a little - fill the jar ⅓ way with water, give it a shake, and pour this in too. If using tinned beans, add a splash of water or veg stock. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beans have warmed through.
Step 5
Mix in half of the grated parmesan and the parsley. Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
Step 6
Serve into bowls, top with the remaining parmesan and serve with a fresh rocket salad with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, or greens of choice and the warmed bread.
- Ingredients
- Based on 2 servings
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3 Garlic Cloves, grated 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
2 Ciabatta Rolls 2x Sainsbury's Mini Ciabatta Roll -
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml -
60g Parmesan, grated 1x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g -
10g Parsley, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g -
110g Chorizo, diced 1x Sainsbury's Spanish Chorizo Ring 225g -
130g Spinach 1x Sainsbury's Young Spinach 260g -
1/2 Lemon 1x Sainsbury's Lemons -
1 Jar of Queen Butter Beans, with their bean stock 1x Bold Bean Co Queen Butter Beans 570g -
150ml Lighter Creme Fraiche 1x Sainsbury's British Lighter Crème Fraîche 300ml -
100g Peas 1x Sainsbury's Petits Pois 910g -
30g Rocket 1x Sainsbury's Wild Rocket 60g