Name: Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb dried lima beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1 lb smoked ham, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 bay leaves

Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham Recipe

Catharina Varner Modified: April 17, 2024

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How To Make Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham Recipe

Hot stews and pot roasts are just some of the deletcable meals you get out of a slow cooker. It takes a bit of patience but it’s worth every meat-melting bite. You’ll enjoy the cooking as well as the eating with these slow cooker recipes.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 6 hours

Total: 6 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb dried lima beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 lb smoked ham, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 bay leaves

Instructions

Place the soaked and drained lima beans, diced smoked ham, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and bay leaves into a slow cooker.
Stir everything together to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the lima beans are tender.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Serve the slow cooker southern lima beans and ham hot, as a main dish or a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories : 385kcal
Total Fat : 8g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 33mg
Sodium : 1250mg
Total Carbohydrates : 49g
Dietary Fiber : 15g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 29g

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