Southern Lima Beans and Ham in a Slow Cooker
Ingredients List
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1 pound dried baby lima beans
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2 quarts water
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2 onions, coarsely chopped
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1 meaty ham bone
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1 cup leftover ham meat from bone, chopped
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3 cups water, or as needed to cover
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Cooking Instructions
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Rinse the lima beans and soak them in 2 quarts of water for 8 hours or overnight. Once soaked, drain the beans and transfer them to a slow cooker. Add onions, the ham bone, and ham pieces. Pour in 3 cups of water or enough to cover the ingredients. Cover the slow cooker, set it to High, and cook for 3 hours.
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After 3 hours, stir in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to Low and continue cooking until the beans are tender and the meat is fully cooked, about 4 more hours.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 133 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 133 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 346mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 8g | 17% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 34mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 443mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5