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.

⏱️ 830 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 90 min 📊 Hard ⭐ 4.9 (58) 👁️ 13 views
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Ingredients

8 servings
  • 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)

Steps

  1. 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.

  2. Cook onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. Discard bay leaf, taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories160
Protein10g
Carbs17g
Fat6g
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