Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 ½ cups chopped onion, divided
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½ cup green onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
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2 smoked ham hocks
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8 ounces diced ham
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½ pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
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2 bay leaves, crushed
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⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
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salt and pepper to taste
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes.
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Pour in soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
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While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in a smaller pot with 1/4 cup chopped onion.
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Cover with water and simmer until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour.
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Drain and add to beans. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake until mixture is crispy, 15 minutes.
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Drain bacon and ham mixture and add to beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes more.
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Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 381 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 381 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 450mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 77mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 957mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
