Ham and Red Beans

Name: Ham and Red Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

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.

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.

Originally published as Ham and Red Beans in Country Woman January/February 1997