Caparrones con Sacramentos (Spanish Bean Stew with Chorizo and Morcilla)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) caparrones beans 2 cups (400g) caparrones beans
• 4 cups (950ml) water 4 cups (950ml) water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 200g chorizo sausage, sliced 200g chorizo sausage, sliced
• 200g morcilla sausage, sliced 200g morcilla sausage, sliced
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 5g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Rinse the caparrones beans under cold water and soak them overnight in water.
2. 2.
   Drain the soaked beans and rinse them again.
3. 3.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. 4.
   Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
5. 5.
   Add the sliced chorizo and morcilla sausages to the pot. Cook until they release their flavors and start to brown.
6. 6.
   Add the soaked caparrones beans, bay leaf, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine.
7. 7.
   Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. 8.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
9. 9.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10.
    Serve the Caparrones con Sacramentos hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Caparrones beans — Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce their cooking time and ensures they become tender. Be sure to rinse them thoroughly before cooking.
• Chorizo and morcilla sausages — Look for high-quality sausages with a good balance of spices. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can remove the casing before slicing.

Tips & Tricks

• For a smokier flavor, you can use smoked chorizo.
• If caparrones beans are not available, you can substitute with red kidney beans.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less smoked paprika.
• The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop, so consider making it in advance.
• Serve the stew with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for added richness.

Serving advice

Caparrones con Sacramentos is best served hot, allowing the flavors to meld together. Serve it in deep bowls with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Presentation advice

To present the dish beautifully, ladle the stew into individual bowls, making sure to include a generous amount of beans and sausages in each serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color.