Lima Beans with Ham Recipe

Name: Lima Beans with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 whole black peppercorns; 6 whole allspice; 3 large fresh summer savory sprigs; 2 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes or unripe red tomatoes; 5 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1-pound hickory-smoked ham steak, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

12 whole black peppercorns
6 whole allspice
3 large fresh summer savory sprigs
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes or unripe red tomatoes
5 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1-pound hickory-smoked ham steak, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1
Wrap and tie peppercorns, allspice, savory, and cloves in cheesecloth.
2
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
3
Add onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes.
5
Stir in frozen lima beans, ham, mustard, brown sugar, and spice packet.
6
Add broth and boil gently, uncovered, until lima beans are tender and all but 1/2 cup liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
7
Discard spice packet.
8
Stir in hot pepper sauce.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
(Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
11
Cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and chill.
12
Rewarm in microwave oven before serving.)
13
Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with parsley.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 whole black peppercorns, 6 whole allspice, 3 large fresh summer savory sprigs, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Lima Beans with Ham falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lima Beans with Ham

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