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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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 10%
- Protein 10.19 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 39.61 g 14%
- Total Fat 1.47 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 645.18 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.69 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 24.22 g --
- Added Sugars 8.53 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 39.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 258.62 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 7.59 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans is made with 8 ingredients and serves 7. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Ham, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 206.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Ham, Dried Parsley, Great Northern Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 206.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans healthy?
- Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 206.92 calories and 10.19 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 645.18 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.53 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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