Butifarra con Mongetes
This classic Catalan dish features succulent butifarra sausage nestled among tender white beans. It's a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a satisfying dinner. The simple preparation allows the quality ingredients to shine.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsfresh pork butifarra sausage (botifarra fresca), fresh
- 800 gcanned cannellini bean, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovegarlic, finely chopped
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
large skillet · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the butifarra sausages to the hot pan and sear them on all sides until nicely browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the sausages are cooked thoroughly, as butifarra is a fresh sausage.
- 3
Remove the cooked sausages from the pan and set them aside on a plate, keeping them warm.
About 1 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped garlic to the same skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not burn the garlic; it should be lightly golden.
- 5
Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the skillet with the garlic. Stir well to combine and heat through for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors from the pan.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Stir gently to avoid mashing the beans.
- 6
Season the beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
- 7
Slice the butifarra sausages into thick rounds or serve them whole alongside the warm beans.
About 2 min
- 8
Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A sprinkle of good quality paprika can also be added for extra flavor and color.
Keep it good
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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