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Butifarra with white beans

Butifarra with white beans is a dish of grilled pork sausages served over white beans sautéed with garlic and parsley. This very easy recipe takes 30 minutes for 4 people, at €2.40 per person. The key is cooking the sausages gently and lightly mashing some of the beans for a naturally creamy texture.

Tonight it's simple and generous, just like in Catalonia, grilled butifarra with white beans sautéed in garlic and parsley.

Butifarra with white beans
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
600 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Butifarra is a Catalan pork sausage that grills up simply, no fuss, filling the kitchen with the smell of browning meat. Set over soft white beans cooked with garlic and parsley, it makes a generous, slightly rustic dish that warms you up without feeling heavy.

It's the kind of weeknight dinner you make when you want something hearty without spending hours on it. Kids love the grilled sausage, adults enjoy the garlicky beans, and everyone ends up eating the same plate.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Butifarra pork sausages 8

Pantry

  • Canned white beansoften in the pantry 800 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Parsley 1 bunch

The step by step recipe

  1. Take the sausages out of the fridge twenty minutes before cooking and prick them in several spots.

    Meat at room temperature cooks more evenly.

  2. Grill the sausages in a pan over medium heat, turning them regularly. 15 min

    Cook gently, the fat should render without burning the skin.

  3. Drain and rinse the beans. Slice the garlic and chop the parsley.

    Save a bit of the liquid from the can, it binds the beans if the pan gets dry.

  4. In another pan, sauté the garlic in olive oil for a minute, then add the beans and heat them through. 8 min

    The garlic should just turn golden, not brown.

  5. Add the parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve the beans with the sausages on top.

    Lightly mash about a quarter of the beans for a naturally creamy sauce.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a pan wide enough that the sausages brown without touching, otherwise they steam instead of grilling.
  • If your canned beans are firm, let them simmer a bit longer over low heat, they get softer and creamier.
  • Add the parsley off the heat or right at the end so it keeps its color and a bit of crunch.

The variations

  • Swap the butifarra for Toulouse sausages if you can't find it, just prick them well before cooking.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the sausages and top the beans with a fried egg instead.
  • For kids in a hurry, slice the sausages into rounds and mix them right into the beans, it's faster to eat with a spoon.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with vinaigrette
  • Grilled country bread
  • A glass of light red wine

Storage

Keep leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for 2 to 3 days. The beans freeze well, the grilled sausages a bit less so since they lose some texture. Reheat in a pan over low heat so everything turns soft again.

Questions about this dish

Can I use dried white beans instead of canned ones?

Yes, soak them first then cook them ahead of time until tender. Plan on about 400g of dried beans to get the equivalent cooked weight.

How do I keep the sausages from bursting while cooking?

Prick them in a few spots before adding them to the pan and cook over medium heat, never high. This lets the internal steam escape without cracking the skin.

Can I make the beans ahead of time?

Yes, cook the beans with garlic and parsley a few hours ahead, then reheat gently in a pan before serving. Grill the sausages at the last minute so they stay nicely browned.

How should I cook the garlic so it doesn't overpower the dish?

Slice it thin and let it just turn golden in the oil, never brown. Browned garlic turns bitter and overpowers the beans.

How long does it take to make butifarra with white beans?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in butifarra with white beans?

About 600 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does butifarra with white beans cost?

About €2.40 per serving, or €9.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains none of the major allergens tracked by Mon Chou. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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