Ham Hock And Lima Beans Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound pkg. dry large lima beans
- 1 pound smoked ham hock
- 1 lg. onion, minced
- 2 lg. celery stalks, minced
- 2 lg. carrots, peeled and minced
- 2 pepper corns
- Healthy pinch of grnd nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In large bowl, cover dry beans with 6 to 8 c. cool water. Let stand overnight. Drain beans reserving water. In large pot, place ham hock with at least 3 c. reserved water. Cover and heat to boiling; simmer ham hock 30 min. Add in beans and remaining ingredients except salt.
- Add in more water if necessary just to cover beans. Simmer 1 hour or possibly till beans and ham hock are tender. Add in salt if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 160g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 283 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 12% |
| Total Fat 3.96g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.06g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 719mg | 30% |
| Potassium 1245mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 39.86g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 39% |
| Sugars 6.55g | 4% |
| Protein 22.49g | 36% |
