Country Bean Ham Dish (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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2 1/2 cups chopped ham
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1/2 cup plain white wine
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 diced yellow onion
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3/4 cup chopped carrots
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2 diced celery stalks
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon spicy sauce
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32 ounces drained pinto beans
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6 cups chicken stock, low sodium
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1/4 cup cream (if you want)
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 teaspoon each: oregano, basil, parsley, mustard powder
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1/4 teaspoon each: sage, pepper
# Preparation Steps:
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Make ham crispy with oil until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes each side. Take out and chop.
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Pour in wine and let it bubble down halfway, roughly 4 minutes, while scraping bits from the bottom.
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Drop in butter, cook the garlic, then mix in veggies and spices. Let them soften for 5-6 minutes.
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Throw in beans, stock, cream and cooked ham. Let it bubble with lid partly on for 30 minutes.
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Toss in spinach and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Taste and add more spices if needed. Top with parmesan when serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Works in a slow cooker too
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Perfect way to use up ham leftovers
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Stays good in freezer for up to 3 months