Cocido Montañés with a Twist

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) dried white beans 2 cups (400g) dried white beans
• 4 cups (950ml) water 4 cups (950ml) water
• 1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 8 ounces (225g) smoked bacon, diced 8 ounces (225g) smoked bacon, diced
• 8 ounces (225g) chorizo sausage, sliced 8 ounces (225g) chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 small cabbage, chopped 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 5g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Soak the dried white beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
3. 3.
   In a separate pan, cook the diced smoked bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. 4.
   In the same pan, cook the sliced chorizo sausage until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
5. 5.
   Add the cooked bacon, chorizo sausage, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, chopped cabbage, and diced carrots to the pot with the beans. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6.
   Simmer the stew for an additional 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. 7.
   Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• White beans — Make sure to soak the beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.
• Chorizo sausage — Look for a good-quality chorizo sausage with a smoky and spicy flavor to enhance the taste of the stew.

Tips & Tricks

• For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and chorizo sausage and add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
• Serve the stew with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day for an even more flavorful meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Cocido Montañés in deep bowls, making sure to include a generous portion of beans, pork, and vegetables in each serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, drizzle a swirl of olive oil on top of the stew and sprinkle some smoked paprika. Serve with a side of crusty bread.