Ham and Red Beans

Name: Ham and Red Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Cajun or Mexican stewed tomatoes; 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 dashes hot pepper sauce

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I've cut some of the fat and calories from this traditional southern dish. But after one bite, you'll agree it still has plenty of flavor. —June Robinson, Bastrop, Louisiana

Ingredients

3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Cajun or Mexican stewed tomatoes
2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 207 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.

I've cut some of the fat and calories from this traditional southern dish. But after one bite, you'll agree it still has plenty of flavor. —June Robinson, Bastrop, Louisiana

Recipe Creator