PRESSURE-COOKER SMOKY WHITE BEANS AND HAM

Pressure-Cooker Smoky White Beans and Ham image

I had never made or even eaten this dish before meeting my husband. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! -Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans
3 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth
2 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Rinse and sort beans. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add ham hocks. Stir in broth, water, onion and seasonings. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut ham into small pieces and return to pressure cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges