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If you love greens with ham hock, try this recipe. Why it's better for you: Lean ham and fat-free broth offer the good flavor of the original dish minus the added saturated fat. Beans add extra fiber too!

Recipe by Southern Living September 2011

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Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
10 mins
total:
40 mins
Yield:
Makes about 10 cups (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Sauté ham in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

176 calories; fat 4.3g; saturated fat 1.1g; mono fat 1.5g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 16g; carbohydrates 18.5g; fiber 5.3g; cholesterol 26mg; iron 3mg; sodium 927mg; calcium 141mg.
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