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Basic Ham Beans Pressure Cooker Recipe

Enjoy tender, flavorful ham and beans in just 40 minutes! This recipe is perfect for your 5-quart electric pressure cooker and delivers a comforting classic without the all-day simmer. Skip the hours of waiting and savor this easy, delicious meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 826.2 kcal
Protein 156g
Rating 2.9 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Ham Beans Pressure Cooker

  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • water
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Garnish: chopped green onions or parsley (optional)

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How to Make Basic Ham Beans Pressure Cooker

  1. Chop 1 medium onion and mince 2 cloves garlic.
  2. Rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of beans and discard any that are discolored or damaged.
  3. Place the chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 cup diced cooked ham, rinsed beans, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 bay leaf in your 5-quart pressure cooker.
  4. Secure the lid and set your pressure cooker to high pressure for 25 minutes.
  5. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  6. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite cornbread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

109 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

18g

Carbs

34g

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