Ellie Krieger's Baked Beans With Ham

redjonesy's Note:

I'm in love with Ellie Krieger. I use her So Easy cookbook at least 2 times a week. All the recipes are delish and very healthy. This is a healthy take on baked beans. My husband (who is very into full fat flavor) requests this dish at least twice a month. (It's my secret that it's good for him and doesn't take much effort in the kitchen!) Sometimes I use a maple ham and I usually let it simmer for an hour instead of 15 min, but 15 min. works fine, too. Ellie Krieger suggests all the canned goods be low sodium for better health.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 12 ounces smoked virginia ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsulfered molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minute.
3. Add the ham and garlic and cook for an additional 3 minute.
4. Stir in the beans, crushed tomatoes, water, molasses, mustard, vinegar, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Cover and cook until about half of the liquid is absorbed, 15 minute.