Bon Appetit/November 2003

Lima Beans with Ham

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
12 whole black peppercorns 6 whole allspice 3 large fresh summer savory sprigs
2 whole cloves 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups coarsely chpped green tomatoes or unripe red tomatoes 5 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 1-pound hickory-smoked ham steak, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley



1 Wrap and tie peppercorns, allspice, savory, and cloves in cheesecloth.
2 Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes. Stir in frozen lima beans, ham, mustard, brown sugar, and spice packet. Add broth and boil gently, uncovered, until lima beans are tender and all but 1/2 cup liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Discard spice packet. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

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