This easy Slow Cooker Butterbean, Pesto & Chorizo Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. With smoky chorizo, creamy butterbeans, and a topping of fresh pesto and Parmesan, it’s a simple and nutritious dinner that’s flexible to your pantry staples. Enjoy it with crispy focaccia!

Recipe Ingredients

• 250g (9 oz) chorizo, chopped
• 2 x 400g (2 x 14 oz) tins of butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 x 400g (2 x 14 oz) tins of chopped tomatoes
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• 1 tsp piri-piri sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To Serve:

• 4–6 tbsp green pesto
• 100g (3.5 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
• A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• A small handful of pine nuts
• A drizzle of olive oil
• 4–6 slices of focaccia

How To Make Slow Cooker Butterbean, Pesto & Chorizo Stew

1. Prepare the Stew: Put all the ingredients into your slow cooker, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
2. Serve: Top with spoonfuls of pesto, grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and pine nuts. Drizzle with olive oil and serve alongside focaccia for a complete meal.

Recipe Tips

• Use good-quality chorizo: The flavor of the stew relies on the chorizo, so choose a flavorful, high-quality one for the best taste.
• Adjust seasoning carefully: Add salt and pepper to taste, but remember the chorizo can be salty, so season lightly at first and taste before adding more.
• Stir the stew halfway: For even cooking, stir the stew halfway through the cooking time, especially if you’re using the low setting.
• Go easy on the pesto: The pesto is rich, so a little goes a long way. Start with 1 tbsp per serving and adjust to your taste.
• Use fresh basil: Fresh basil makes a huge difference in flavor, so don’t skip it! Chop it just before serving for the best taste and aroma.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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Slow Cooker Butterbean, Pesto & Chorizo Stew

Recipe by Shili MohamedCourse: Dinner, StewCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

6

hours 

Calories

515

kcal

This easy Slow Cooker Butterbean, Pesto & Chorizo Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. With smoky chorizo, creamy butterbeans, and a topping of fresh pesto and Parmesan, it’s a simple and nutritious dinner that’s flexible to your pantry staples. Enjoy it with crispy focaccia!

Ingredients

• 250g (9 oz) chorizo, chopped

• 2 x 400g (2 x 14 oz) tins of butter beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 x 400g (2 x 14 oz) tins of chopped tomatoes

• 1 red onion, finely sliced

• 1 tsp piri-piri sauce

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• To Serve:

• 4–6 tbsp green pesto

• 100g (3.5 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated

• A handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped

• A small handful of pine nuts

• A drizzle of olive oil

• 4–6 slices of focaccia

Directions

• Prepare the Stew: Put all the ingredients into your slow cooker, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
• Serve: Top with spoonfuls of pesto, grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and pine nuts. Drizzle with olive oil and serve alongside focaccia for a complete meal.