HAM HOCKS WITH LIMA BEANS

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Simmering meat and beans to tenderness with tomato and tamarind powder creates a hearty, delicious flavor. It's a perfect dish for the busy homemaker.

Provided by lola

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces dried lima beans
2 ½ pounds ham hocks
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 fresh green chile peppers
1 tablespoon tamarind soup base
3 cups water
salt to taste
1 bunch fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Place the lima beans into a large container and cover with several inches of warm water; let stand 1 hour. Drain.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the ham hocks and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine the lima beans and ham hocks in a stockpot; add the ginger, tomato, onion, green chile peppers, tamarind powder, and 3 cups water. Season with salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the soup until the pork is tender and the lima beans are soft and bursting from their skins, about 20 minutes. Add the spinach to the soup and cook until the spinach has just wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 154.2 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 493.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

Easmin Khatun
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Alisheraz Ali
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I'm not a big fan of ham hocks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lima beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Mohit Kaushal
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better.


Ezenduka Ikechukwu Kelvin Ezenduka Ikechukwu
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I've never had ham hocks before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so tender and flavorful.


Tshegofatso Morobane
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The ham hocks and lima beans are so comforting and filling.


Mr Abbasi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the ham hocks were so tender.


Mohamad Honlos
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham hocks. I always have a few in my freezer and this is a great way to turn them into a delicious meal.


Trell
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The ham hocks added a lot of flavor and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Kristen Hart
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This was my first time cooking ham hocks and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The ham hocks were so tender and flavorful.


Krzysztof Fak (ViewForArt)
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the rich flavor of the ham hocks and the lima beans add a nice pop of color and texture.


iyow barre
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This recipe is a winner! The ham hocks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the lima beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.