Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans
Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans brings together tender great northern beans and savory bits of ham with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and a gentle kick of cayenne. The broth is comforting and well-rounded, perfect for chilly evenings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it with cornbread or a simple salad to make it a complete, cozy meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Collect all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the beans; move them to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and let sit overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans.
- 3
Put the beans back into the stockpot; add the ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bring to a boil; lower the heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender, adding more water if needed, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 206.92 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.47 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 17.52 mg Moderate
- Sodium 673.03 mg High
- Fiber 7.69 g Good Source
- Sugar 24.22 g High
- Added Sugar 8.53 g Moderate
- Calcium 39.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.1 mg Low Source
- Potassium 258.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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