A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes (2024)

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A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn:

Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

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A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

It seems that winter, or should I say autumn, has arrive with a vengeance, as we have been battered with torrential rain and strong winds lately. Most of the apples and pears that were left lingering on my trees are now windfalls and there is definitely a nip in the air.With the cooler weather my thoughts have been turning to more hearty recipes to serve at the family supper table, and soups and stews certainly fit the bill. I am still actively following the 5:2 diet, and my weight is steadily going down, with ease it seems as I create and develop new “fast day friendly” recipes. I am not a “diet food” kind of person and I try to adapt normal, everyday recipes to fit in with a lower calorie lifestyle, so, when I saw a chunk of spicy chorizo sausage in the fridge, I decided to experiment and create a new recipe that has spice, bulk and taste, but with fewer calories.

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A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

I am very pleased with my latest offering, a recipe that fulfils all the criteria I demand on a fast day, that is filling, tasty, full of flavour and with nice textures, as well as NOT tasting like diet food! This recipe forButter Bean & Chorizo Stew with tomatoes is absolutely delicious and is really filling too, a plus for a day where a meagre 500 calories (for women, and 600 calories for men) is the culinary limit for the day. Both Malcolm, my husband, and I loved it, and the recipe makes a VERY generous serving for two people, at only 183 calories a serving – which, is about an average bowl and a half of the stew. It was perfect for a rather windy and blustery day’s supper and we didn’t feel hungry after eating it. The very small amount of chorizo sausage adds a little meaty texture and bags of paprika flavour, along with the smoked paprika that I also added. Vegetarians can omit the chorizo sausage and save 44 calories per bowl…….but, don’t omit the essential smoked paprika though.

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Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

Even the colour of this stew looks seasonal, and it wears its autumnal colours of oranges, reds, creams and russets well! You CAN use dried butter beans in place of tinned ones, but I find the tins so handy to have and easy to use.One thing that I always try to do when I develop recipes, is to make sure that they are also NON diet day friendly; so, this hearty stew would also make a fabulous meal for anyone (or a family) not on a diet – just serve with crusty bread and add a little bit more chorizo sausage if you like. It’s also a very healthy meal, as butter beans are very hight in fibre and protein. The high levels of folic acid and magnesium in butter beans is also good news for your heart and the beans are also linked to cancer prevention. So, not just a pretty face or delicious taste then! I have shared the recipe for myButter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes below, and I hope that you will enjoy it as much as we did the other day, and make it part of your regular 5:2 diet fast day recipes. That’s all for now, although I will be back with TWO new giveaways later, so do pop back! See you later, Karen

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A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes

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Serves 2
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Total time 25 minutes
Meal type Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Soup, Starter
Misc Serve Hot
Occasion Casual Party, Halloween
Region Spanish
By author Karen S Burns-Booth

A spicy, comforting and hearty stew that is prepped and cooked in under half an hour; this recipe makes two generous portions and a little chorizo goes a long way without adding excess calories. This stew is only 183 calories per portion, making it an ideal recipe for those following the 5:2 diet on a fast day, as well as anyone following Weight Watchers. Serve with crusty bread on a non-fast day.

Ingredients

  • 25g chorizo, skinned and very finely diced (88 calories)
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely diced (30 calories)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely diced (8 calories)
  • 1 x 400g tin of butter beans (drained weight is 230g) (check for calories on the tin, as they can vary, mine were 80 calories per 100g 230g drained weight = 180 calories)
  • 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes (80 calories)
  • smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Note

A spicy, comforting and hearty stew that is prepped and cooked in under half an hour; this recipe makes two generous portions and a little chorizo goes a long way without adding excess calories. This stew is only 183 calories per portion, making it an ideal recipe for those following the 5:2 diet on a fast day, as well as anyone following Weight Watchers. Serve with crusty bread on a non-fast day.

Directions

Step 1 Put the finely diced chorizo into a large saucepan and heat over a gentle heat until the oil begins to run. Then add the onions and garlic, place a lid on the pan and sauté over a gentle heat, stirring every now and then until the onions and garlic are soft.
Step 2 Add the drained butter beans and tinned tomatoes and stir well. Then add some smoked paprika to taste, stir and replace the lid. Simmer over a gentle heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 3 Add a little water or vegetable stock if the stew is too thick, then adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and serve in warmed soup bowls.
Step 4 183 calories per generous serving. Recipe serves two people.

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A Hearty 5:2 Diet Recipe for Autumn: Butter Bean & Chorizo Stew with Tomatoes (2024)

FAQs

How many calories are in chorizo and bean soup? ›

8 oz of black bean & chorizo soup - 8oz contains 150 Calories, 8 grams of carbs, 7 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fat.

What's the best way to eat chorizo? ›

Here's a look at some of the most popular ways you can eat Mexican chorizo.
  1. Put in Your Tacos. Perhaps the most traditional way to eat Mexican chorizo is to add it as an ingredient to a tortilla. ...
  2. Mix With Eggs. ...
  3. Add to Soups. ...
  4. Make Chorizo Dips.
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How many calories are in 2 cups of bean soup? ›

Nutrition summary:

There are 299 calories in 2 cups of Portuguese Bean Soup. Calorie breakdown: 9% fat, 69% carbs, 22% protein.

How many calories are in tomato and bean soup? ›

There are 206 calories in 1 serving of Tomato and White Bean Soup.

Can I eat chorizo on a diet? ›

That being said, chorizo is a high fat, high sodium meat, so you should eat it as part of a balanced diet and not rely on it as your exclusive source for protein.

What are the benefits of eating chorizo? ›

Essential amino acids that help to repair tissue and aid digestion. Vitamin B-1, which helps the body use certain amino acids more efficiently and turn food into energy. Vitamin B-12, a positive influence on nerve function, and aids the use of iron in our body.

How do Mexicans eat chorizo? ›

Use as a dip or spread on tortillas, tostadas, or bread. Topping: Top sopes, tostadas, nachos, or Mexican pizza. Refried beans: Stir into refried beans to eat as a side dish or as a spread for molletes or tortas. Stuffing: Combine with other ground meats and use to stuff a roasted turkey or other fowl.

How many calories are in chorizo soup? ›

Marks & Spencer Spanish Tomato & Chorizo Soup (0.5 pot) contains 18.8g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 7.8g fat, 4.2g protein, and 154 calories.

How many calories in a bowl of bean soup? ›

Bean Soup (1 cup) contains 18.3g total carbs, 10.2g net carbs, 3.7g fat, 6.3g protein, and 132 calories.

How many calories are in refried beans with chorizo? ›

La Preferida Refried Beans With Chorizo (0.5 cup) contains 16g total carbs, 6g net carbs, 5g fat, 8g protein, and 140 calories.

Is 15 bean soup high in calories? ›

It is very high in vitamin A with 100% of the daily requirement in a single serving. Here's the nutritional breakdown for 1 cup of this hearty soup: With ham and chicken broth. 175 calories, 2g fat, 381mg sodium, 27.4g carbs, 6.8g fiber, 3.8g sugars, 11.8g protein.

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