Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham
Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham features tender baby limas simmered with a meaty ham bone, bits of leftover ham, and a gentle kick of Cajun spice. The broth turns silky and savory as the beans cook low and slow, creating a cozy, homestyle pot ideal for chilly evenings. Serve it with cornbread or rice for a comforting dinner that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the lima beans in 2 quarts of water in a large bowl for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, drain the lima beans and transfer them to a slow cooker with the onions, ham bone, and ham. Add 3 cups of water, or enough to cover. Put the lid on the cooker, set it to High, and cook for 3 hours.
- 2
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; switch the cooker to Low and cook until the beans and meat are very tender, about 4 more hours.
- Calories 1158.11 kcal High 58%
- Protein 175.41 g Good Source 351%
- Carbohydrate 29.88 g 11%
- Total Fat 38.98 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.71 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 592.05 mg High 197%
- Sodium 13301.83 mg High 578%
- Dietary Fiber 8.95 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 17.9 g --
- Added Sugars 9.96 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 106.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 13.57 mg Good Source 75%
- Potassium 2521.37 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin A 100.62 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 7 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Cajun Seasoning, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 1158.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham?
- About 7 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1158.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham healthy?
- Crockpot Southern Lima Beans with Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1158.11 calories and 175.41 g of protein, or 351% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13301.83 mg (578% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.71 g (69% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and 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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