Recipe of the Week

Ham and Lima BeansIris flourish

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1½ hours
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

1

 

cup dried lima beans, soaked overnight in enough water to cover

4

 

T oil, divided (we used grapeseed)

1

 

lb ham, cubed

3

 

small potatoes, diced

2

 

large carrots, diced

1

 

T garlic, finely minced

1

 

small onion, finely diced

4

 

cups water

Spice Mix:

1

 

t sea salt

1

 

t pepper

¼

 

t ground cumin

½

 

t paprika

¼

 

t dried rosemary, crushed

½

 

t dried coriander

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix together spices.
  2. Heat cast-iron pot over medium-high heat; add 2 T oil.
  3. Drain beans; add to oil along with ¼ of the spice mix and cook until beans start to brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add ham, potatoes, carrots, and garlic with remaining oil and ½ of the spice mix; cook for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add water and remaining ¼ of the spice mix, lower heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1½ hours, stirring every 10–15 minutes, and adding extra water if needed.

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