Ham & Beans
Ingredients
- Great Northern Beans453.6g≈ 1 can (15 oz)
- Carrots226.8g≈ 1.75 × 1 cup chopped
- Celery226.8g≈ 2 × 1 cup sliced
- White Onion226.8g≈ 1.5 × 1 cup chopped
- Ham226.8g≈ 1.5 × 1 cup diced
- Ground Golden Flaxseed78g≈ 2.75 × 1/4 cup
Estimated Cost
- Great Northern Beans (453.6g)$1.04
- Carrots (226.8g)$0.57
- Celery (226.8g)$0.99
- White Onion (226.8g)$0.75
- Ham (226.8g)$1.75
- Ground Golden Flaxseed (78g)$1.15
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated October 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
Sort and rinse the dried Great Northern beans. Cover with water and soak overnight (or do a quick-soak: boil 2 minutes, then let sit 1 hour).
- 2
Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- 3
Dice the carrots, celery, and white onion into small pieces. Dice the ham.
- 4
Add the beans, ham, carrots, celery, and onion to a large pot. Cover with water by about 2 inches.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and cook for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender. Add more water if the pot gets dry.
- 6
Once the beans are tender, stir in the ground flaxseed and simmer another 5 minutes — it will thicken the broth.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.