Name: Easy Boston baked beans with chorizo
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 150-200g chorizo (about 2-3 sausages), sliced; 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed (Nici used 1 pinto and 1 butterbeans); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; pinch of chilli (optional); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and pepper; 1-1½ cups aged cheddar, grated; parsley, to garnish

Easy Boston baked beans with chorizo

Nici Wickes' Boston baked bean recipe is so easy to make and spiking them with chorizo, instead of the traditional bacon, makes them a taste sensation. Enjoy as a tasty family breakfast or brunch

Serves 4

Cook

35M

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

150-200g chorizo (about 2-3 sausages), sliced

2 cans beans, drained and rinsed (Nici used 1 pinto and 1 butterbeans)

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

pinch of chilli (optional)

1/2 teaspoon sea salt and pepper

1-1½ cups aged cheddar, grated

parsley, to garnish

Method

1.In a medium saucepan, sauté the onions in oil until softened. Add the chorizo and cook until they begin to release their fat. Pour in the beans and tomatoes, then season with the paprika, chilli, salt and pepper.

2.Simmer the beans for 30 minutes to let the flavour marry and deepen in richness.

3.Garnish with the grated cheese and parsley, and serve with buttered toast. Yum!