Black and White bean stew

This is becoming a favorite of mine and Dave's...It started off as just a recipe with Lima beans and ham and turned into something totally different because, well....as usual I didn't have exactly what the recipe called for. So don't be afraid to replace something and make it your own...The worst that could happen is you'll be calling the delivery guy for supper that night!

Did you know....One of the ingredients in our dinner, Dry Mustard, is thought to help speed up your metabolism??? Also it has four powerful qualities: it is antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic and has anti-inflammatory properties. It will never go bad, and doesn't really need refrigeration but will lose its pungency if not stored in the fridge....Turns out that tiny little mustard seed can pack a punch in nutrition as well, being a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as calcium, dietary fiber, iron, manganese, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, protein, selenium and zinc. Selenium is a nutrient that has been shown to help reduce asthma, arthritis and certain cancers. Magnesium also reduces asthma and lowers blood pressure. The effects of mustard are currently being studied for menopausal women and on migraine attack. The Secret Benefits of Spices and Condiments (Secret Guides)

So with that, lets get cooking....this is what you'll be needing:

2 15oz cans of butter beans
1 15oz can of black beans (remember the black bean snack bread...this is where my left over beans came from)
1/2-3/4c of water (just depends on how soupy you want this)
2 cups of diced lean ham or turkey (I used ham)
1 28oz can of diced tomatoes, un-drained
1med onion chopped (I love that I don't have to cry any longer over cutting up onion and buy them frozen)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2- 1tsp of kosher salt (to your taste)
1tlbs dry mustard
1tsp of cumin (optional....I added it only because I felt like it was missing something and I LOVE cumin and I use it almost everything!)


Use a 4-5qt slow cooker. Through everything in the pot, set on low and cook for 6-8 hours...running low on time do like I do and cook it on high for 3-4 hours...

 

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8

• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 207.1
• Total Fat: 2.8 g
• Cholesterol: 15.9 mg
• Sodium: 876.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
• Protein: 16.1 g

Dave gave this a 2 thumbs up!! I knew he really liked this one when he said so 3 times during the meal. John protested before that he didn't like Lima beans but as a Mom I called the 3 taste rule and he was hooked.....Also this is even better the 2nd day!