Green and Beans with Country Ham

Green and Beans with Country Ham
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 200.9
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.8 mg
  • Sodium: 576.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g

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Introduction

This is an updated lower calorie version of an old family Southern favorite. If you are fortunate enough to have a country ham you must use some of the little bits that are trimmed off to flavor your greens. If you don't have country ham then any ham will do. Go for the lean parts and this will be a healthy recipe.
This is an updated lower calorie version of an old family Southern favorite. If you are fortunate enough to have a country ham you must use some of the little bits that are trimmed off to flavor your greens. If you don't have country ham then any ham will do. Go for the lean parts and this will be a healthy recipe.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Country or Cured Ham, 1 cup
    Trader Joe's Southern Greens Blend, 8 cups (or any greens or combinations)
    Onions, raw, 1 large chopped
    Garlic, 3 cloves minced
    Dried Hot Red Pepper Flakes .(large pinch or to taste)
    Beans, white, 2 cups (1 can drained and rinsed)
    Chicken Broth - (2 cups)
    Ham Fat Rendered or Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
    Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in ham fat or olive oil till solf.
2. Add greens and sauté until softened and cooked down.
3. Add salt, pepper and pepper flakes
4. Add beans and chicken broth
5. Cook on medium for about 10 minutes until softened but not mushy.

Serving Size: Makes 6 1 1/2 cups sevings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOEANNI.