Crock Pot Lima Beans And Ham

July 09, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Crock Pot Lima Beans and Ham is a tasty, comforting and hearty meal. It is an easy-to-make slow cooker meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or when you just don't feel like cooking. It's super flavorful and packed with protein and fiber. This one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you just don't feel like cooking. Serve it with some crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Prep Time

This meal takes 10 minutes of prep time. You will need to chop the onion and garlic, and measure out the other ingredients. You can also use pre-chopped vegetables to save time.

Cook Time

This meal takes 6-8 hours to cook in a slow cooker, or 2-3 hours on the stovetop. The amount of time will depend on the type of slow cooker you use and the strength of your stove.

Ingredients

1 pound dried lima beans
2 cups diced ham
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Pick over the lima beans and discard any stones or debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.

2. Place the beans in the slow cooker and add the ham, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours. The beans should be tender and the broth should be thick and flavorful.

4. Serve the lima beans and ham with crusty bread and a green salad.

Equipment

Slow cooker
Chopping board
Knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula or spoon

Notes

This recipe is easily doubled to feed a larger crowd. You can also use canned lima beans if you don't have access to dried beans.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 8 g

Recipe Tips

This recipe is very versatile. You can use any type of ham such as cubed ham, diced ham, or sliced ham. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots, celery, green beans, or potatoes. If you like a thicker broth, you can add a tablespoon or two of cornstarch to make it thicker. To make this dish vegan, omit the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.