Ham and Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 lbs dried pink beans
2 tbsp bacon fat (or can use veg. oil)
ham bone
2 jalapenos, chopped (have used 2tsp of canned)
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped (i use 5 cloves)
2 -4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf, broken in half
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Soak beans overnight or cover with water and bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
Turn off heat and let stand for one hour. Then drain off all liquid.
Melt bacon fat in a 5 quart pot and add chiles, onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Saute til soft about 5 minutes.
Add drained beans, broth, water can be used instead of the broth, but I use 4c broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer til beans are tender or about 2 hours.
After cooking, add salt and cayenne and remove the bay leaf. More salt can be added according to your taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	426.02 Kcal (1784 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.84g	6%
Cholesterol	2.45mg	1%
Sodium	505.13mg	21%
Potassium	1760mg	37%
Total Carbs	74.75g	25%
Sugars	3.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	15.28g	61%
Protein	24.14g	48%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Iron	8.3mg	46%
Calcium	163.7mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.37 Kcal (864 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.86g	6%
Cholesterol	1.19mg	1%
Sodium	244.7mg	21%
Potassium	852.58mg	37%
Total Carbs	36.21g	25%
Sugars	1.46g	12%
Dietary Fiber	7.4g	61%
Protein	11.69g	48%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	16%
Iron	4mg	46%
Calcium	79.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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