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Ham, Kale and Navy Bean Stew served over hominy Cheese
Grits, and appears on this week’s Slow-Cooker Classic Meal Plan. The eMeals
team devoured the leftovers for lunch, and it will freeze perfectly. Take a look - you can join eMeals free for 14 days Click here to sign up.
Recipe:
STEW:
- 6 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 lb potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 (15-oz) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (16-oz) package chopped kale (or collard greens)
- 1 (28-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (16-oz) package fully cooked cubed ham
- 1 (32-oz) carton chicken broth
- *I enjoy adding a bit of hot sauce and a few pinches of Italian herbs to mine!
GRITS:
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1 (8-oz) package shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- *I like to add lots of white or black pepper to mine!
For
Stew: Combine carrots, onion and potato in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Top with beans, kale, tomatoes and ham; pour in broth.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
For
Grits: Cook grits according to package directions; stir in cheese and
butter until blended and smooth. Serve stew over grits.