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Great Northern Beans and Ham
Nothing is more hearty and heart-warming more than a basic ham and beans recipe. This is such an easy, economical entrée, it’s healthy and portable.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Great Northern beans dr
- 1 smoked ham hock or 1 lb smoked ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Rinse beans in a large pot and remove any debris. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Let sit overnight. Drain well.
- Cook onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine beans, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, ham hock, and seasonings in a pot. Add 4 cups chicken broth and 4 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Discard bay leaf, taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Salt and acidic ingredients can interfere with the rehydration process. Add salt (and acidic ingredients if you make additions) at the end of cooking.
- To Quick Soak BeansPlace in a saucepan and add enough water to cover at least 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
- To Cook in Slow CookerReduce liquid (water and broth) to 6 cups. Soak beans as directed and add all ingredients to a 6qt slow cooker. Cook on low 8 hours.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2612IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2612IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.