Habas Con Jamon Beans And Ham Food

HABAS CON JAMóN (BROAD BEANS WITH HAM) - SPAIN

Steps:

• First, heat the oil in a frying pan and then add the chopped onion and garlic.
• Fry gently until soft and then add the ham and fry for another 5 minutes.
• Add the broad beans and stir-fry for another couple of minutes.
• Cover the frying pan and turn the heat down very low.
• Cook on a low heat until the beans are soft (add a little water if necessary).
• Season with salt.

HABAS CON JAMON (BEANS AND HAM)

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan and stir in the onion, ham and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens.
• Add the fava beans and the wine and cook over high heat until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the stock, reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the beans are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Serve hot with crusty bread.

SAUTEED LIMA BEANS AND HAM - HABAS CON JAMON

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the lima beans and the garlic. Cook about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook over low heat, covered, about 10 minutes if using frozen beans (15 minutes if using fresh).
• 2. Add the finely minced jamon/ham and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste (keep in mind the saltiness of the ham!). Cook another 10 minutes (15 minutes if using fresh beans) until the beans are tender.

SPANISH GREEN BEANS WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook the beans, left whole, in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes, until they are just tender but still with a little bit of bite.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
• Add the garlic and ham and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
• Drain the beans, then add them to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.