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.
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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)
Steps
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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.
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Cook onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
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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.
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Discard bay leaf, taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (9% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| dried great northern beans | 1 pound | - | - |
| smoked ham hock | 1 | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| onion | 1 | - | - |
| carrots | 2 | - | - |
| rib celery | 1 | - | - |
| bay leaf | 1 | Rp 25.000/kg | Rp 2.500 |
| brown sugar | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| chicken broth | 4 cups | - | - |
| water | 4 cups | - | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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