GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND HAM

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We always had these beans with our Christmas dinner. They are very flavorful and a family favorite. Most of the work can be done in advance. Although there is alot of garlic, the cooking process mellows it considerably.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 cloves garlic (peeled, halved lengthwise)
2 tablespoons salt
3 lbs green beans, trimmed
5 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb ham steak, cut into strips 1/4 x 2 inches
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add garlic; cook 8 minutes until very tender.
  • Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon.
  • Pat dry.
  • Add salt to pot; return water to boil and add green beans.
  • Cook beans until just tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain beans, rinse under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
  • Heat 2 T oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ham and saute until crisp, 6 or 7 minutes depending on the moisture content of the ham.
  • Set aside.
  • Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Keep garlic separate from beans and ham.
  • Melt butter with remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.
  • Add green beans and ham.
  • Toss until heated through and coated with garlic.
  • Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

CRAZY CREEPY CLOWN
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were delicious. The ham and garlic added a lot of flavor, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Naseeb Ullah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the ham and garlic add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Markus Säkkinen
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The green beans are always tender and flavorful, and the ham and garlic add a delicious savory flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


chanda rodgers
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These green beans are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen green beans, which makes this recipe even more convenient.


Jaylen Mabry
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the ham and garlic added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyronej9 Millert3
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were so flavorful and the ham and garlic added the perfect amount of savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismail Baloch
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were delicious. The ham and garlic added a lot of flavor, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Olawumi Janeth
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the ham and garlic add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Subroto Dash
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The green beans are always tender and flavorful, and the ham and garlic add a delicious savory flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Khalung Sahb
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These green beans are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen green beans, which makes this recipe even more convenient.


Mohammed Kurd
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The green beans were cooked perfectly and the ham and garlic added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Andria Gvinjilia
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were so flavorful and the ham and garlic added the perfect amount of savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Vickie Brinkley
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but these were delicious. The ham and garlic added a lot of flavor, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Against all oddz Against all oddz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the ham and garlic add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Unique Qeen
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the ham and garlic add a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Empress Nharnhar Ama
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These green beans were a hit at our dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. I will definitely be making them again.


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