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Ham and Beans

A one-pot dish of ham, beans, and aromatics simmered until tender. Cooked low and slow on the stovetop for deep flavor and soft beans.

135
min
6
servings
411
kcal
38.3g
protein

Ingredients

6 servings
Ham1.5 lbs
Onion1 medium
Celery2 stalks
Carrot2 medium
Garlic2 cloves
Bay Leaf2 leaves
Salt1 tsp

Method

1

If using dried beans, soak overnight in cold water and drain, or rinse well. Dice the ham into 1-inch pieces. Chop the onion, celery, and carrot into even pieces. Mince the garlic.

2

Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced ham and cook for 3–5 minutes until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the onion, celery, and carrot; cook for 5 minutes until softened.

3

Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the drained beans and vegetable broth. Drop in the bay leaves and bring to a boil.

4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender and the broth has thickened slightly. The mixture should be thick and chunky, not soupy.

5

Taste and adjust salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories411 kcal
Protein38.3 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fat24.6 g
Fibre4.5 g
Sodium2540.6 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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