Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham

Name: Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans canned butter beans, drained, rinsed; 8 oz fully cooked smoked ham, diced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

This comforting dish features tender butter beans simmered with savory smoked ham, aromatic herbs, and a touch of butter. It's a hearty and flavorful side or light main meal.

40 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cans canned butter beans, drained, rinsed
8 oz fully cooked smoked ham, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz diced fully cooked smoked ham. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and ham is heated through.
3

Stir in 2 cans drained, rinsed canned butter beans, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter beans are very tender and the flavors have melded. Remove the bay leaf.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Questions

How long does Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter beans are very tender and the flavors have melded."

What should Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the garlic is fragrant and ham is heated through. Step 4: cook until the butter beans are very tender and the flavors have melded.

Can I make Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham is 2 cans canned butter beans, drained, rinsed, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 18 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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