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

AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

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.

Questions

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

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 long does Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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