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Ham & Beans (Instant Pot)
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Ham & Beans (Instant Pot)

1 h 15 minServes 8Nutri-Score B€
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Ingredients

8 people
  • Great Northern beans (sorted, rinsed, with the included seasoning pack)Pantry907 g
  • ham (chopped)Meat680 g
  • onion (large, diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • vegetable broth (chicken broth works too)Pantry907 ml
  • waterOther720 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce5 g
  • chicken seasoning (optional, to boost flavor)Spices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

268kcal

Carbs
36 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
6 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the beans and ham

    • Sort the beans, removing any rocks, then rinse them well in a colander.
    • Chop the ham into bite-sized pieces.
    • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
    Step 1
  2. Load the Instant Pot

    • Add the beans, diced onion, garlic, chopped ham and the seasoning pack from the beans.
    • Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, parsley and chicken seasoning.
    • Pour in the broth and water, then mix everything together.
    Step 2
  3. Pressure cook

    • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes.
    • Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then vent the remaining pressure.
    Step 3
  4. Thicken and serve

    • Mash a few beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth, without overdoing it.
    • Serve hot with cornbread.
    Step 4