Hearty Ham-and-Collard Stew

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 1 (8-ounce) lean ham steak, diced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 1 (29-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (1-pound) package fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and chopped
• 3 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

1. Sauté diced onion, diced celery, and diced ham in hot vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and chopped collard greens; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
3. Stir in beans, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.