Snap beans with mustard and country ham is a classic Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. This hearty and flavorful dish is typically served as a side dish, but it can also be served as a main course. The combination of the sweet snap beans, the tangy mustard, and the salty country ham creates a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to please everyone who tries it. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook snap beans, then this recipe is for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SNAP BEANS WITH MUSTARD AND COUNTRY HAM
Provided by Jean Anderson
Categories Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Dinner Ham Green Bean Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, add the ham and scallions, and cook, stirring now and then, for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- 2. Add the beans and broth and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the broth bubbles gently, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender.
- 3. Meanwhile, combine the thickener and the mustard and set aside. As soon as the beans are done, whisk a little of the hot broth into the mustard mixture, stir back into the pan, add the pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes or until the broth thickens. Continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce has the consistency of a glaze.
- 4. Taste the beans for salt and pepper, adjust as needed, and serve straightaway.
HAM AND BEANS AND MORE
Ham and bean soup can be a little bland and requires a lot of salt to be palatable, but not so with this version. It is bursting with flavor.
Provided by Roxanne Dalton
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 14h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- Combine the soaked beans, 4 cups of water, celery, onion, bay leaves, cumin, garlic powder, and parsley into a slow cooker.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the leeks in the butter mixture until tender and the smaller pieces start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the leeks to the slow cooker. In the same pan, cook and stir the ham until the edges start to brown; stir into the soup. Place the bacon into the hot skillet, and pan-fry until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Cut the bacon into bite-size pieces and stir into the soup. Pour the chicken stock into the hot skillet, and stir to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the skillet; pour the chicken stock into the soup. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- Set the cooker to Low cook the soup until the beans are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Roughly mash about half the beans with a potato masher to thicken the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 944.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SOUTHERN HAM AND BROWN BEANS
This is the same recipe my mother's side of the family has been making for years, with my own special touch. Serve it with all of the fixin's. It goes great with cornbread, fried potatoes and fried cabbage.
Provided by SABRYSON
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beans and water in a large stockpot. Add the ham hock, onion and garlic. Season with chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for one hour.
- Return the pot to the heat, and bring to a boil once again. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for at least 3 hours to blend flavors. The longer you simmer, the thicker the broth will become. I like to cook mine for about 6 hours.
- Remove the ham hock from the broth, and let cool. Remove the meat from the bone, and return the meat to the stockpot, discarding the bone. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 322.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary
MOM'S MOLASSES HAM AND BEANS
This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up, but I tweaked it to include navy beans instead of lima beans. It's perfect for a cold day when you don't want to bother with lots of cooking. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 7h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except bacon. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours., Remove ham hocks. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into small cubes; return to slow cooker. Stir in crumbled bacon. If desired, serve with pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions., Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water or broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Green Beans With Mustard Cream Sauce and Toasted Almonds is my answer to classic green bean casserole. The vegetables and sauce can be made in the morning. Before serving, heat them together and sprinkle with almonds.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbs. of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Dump onions onto a large cookie sheet. Add green beans, 3/4 cup water and a scant teaspoon salt to the unwashed skillet. Turn heat to high; cover and cook until wisps of steam escape around the lid. Set timer for 5 minutes; cook until bright green but tender.
- Drain beans; transfer to cookie sheet with onions and spread out to cool. (Cooled vegetables can be covered loosely with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature up to 4 hours ahead.)
- Microwave milk, chicken broth and mustard in a 1-quart Pyrex-type measuring cup until steamy. Heat remaining 2 Tbs. of butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture, until smooth and simmering. (Sauce can be made up to 4 hours ahead: Cover surface directly with plastic wrap, to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate; return to a simmer before proceeding.)
- Add beans and onions; simmer until sauce is thick enough to cling, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 209.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SNAP BEANS AND POTATOES
Eating home grown snap beans (green beans) is a rite of summer. This is a simple Southern side dish that my entire family loves.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Vegetable
Time 59m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook potatoes and 1 teaspoon (or to taste) of salt in boiling water to cover for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Cook beans and 1 teaspoon (or to taste) of salt in boiling water to cover for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Take pan from heat and plunge into icewater (to stop the cooking process).
- Drain the beans and set aside.
- Fry bacon in a big skillet until crisp; transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain; pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease; crumble bacon and set side.
- Saute onion in hot bacon drippings until crisp-tender.
- Add in remaining salt, vinegar, and remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
- Add in the potatoes, green beans; cook, stirring occasionally until well heated.
- Sprinkel bacon crumbles over the top.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and tender snap beans: Look for beans that are bright green in color and free of blemishes. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the snap beans: Remove the ends of the beans and any tough strings. You can use a sharp knife or a bean trimmer to do this.
- Blanch the snap beans: This step is optional, but it helps to preserve the beans' color and texture. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Cook the snap beans: You can cook the snap beans in a variety of ways, including sautéing, steaming, stir-frying, or roasting. Be careful not to overcook the beans, as they will become mushy.
- Season the snap beans: Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. Some popular seasonings for snap beans include garlic, onion, bacon, and mustard.
Conclusion:
Snap beans are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. With their mild flavor and tender texture, snap beans are a great addition to salads, stir-fries, soups, and casseroles. They can also be pickled or canned for later use. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give snap beans a try!
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