This delicious Southern classic recipe for ham and green beans is a crowd-pleaser that's full of flavor. It's a comforting meal that's super easy to make with fresh green beans, cooked ham, and a few spices - and the best part is that it only takes about 30 minutes to make.
Finely dice the onion and chop the ham into cubes.
Wash and trim the fresh green beans.
Cooking instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion, green beans, cubed leftover ham, and seasonings to the skillet, sauteing for 10 minutes until the green beans are cooked.
Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Keep the green beans tenderBe sure to not overcook the green beans, as you want them to remain crisp and tender.Using baconIf using bacon instead of ham, cook it first in the skillet before adding other ingredients.Adding liquidIf you want to add some liquid to the dish, pour in ¼ cup of vegetable chicken broth.