Pressure Cooker Ham And Beans With Spinach Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER PROVENCAL HAM & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Transfer beans to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add tomatoes; crush with a wooden spoon until chunky. Stir in ham, vegetables, garlic, seasonings and stock. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve with bread.

BASIC HAM & BEANS (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Cut up onion, garlic and ham.
• Rinse beans and remove any that are discolored.
• Place all ingredients in pressure cooker with seasonings to taste.
• Turn on high pressure for 25 minutes. (If you have an electronic pressure cooker the meat setting is great for this recipe).
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve with cornbread!

PRESSURE COOKER HAM AND BEANS WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Add washed, sorted dry beans to pressure cooker with the water.
• Cut ham into bitesize chunks and add all seasonings.
• Set to HIGH pressure for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Use quick release method to release steam.
• Stir in spinach and nutmeg. Heat through.
• (My cooker has a "Keep Warm" setting that I leave it on till serving time.).
• Great with crusty bread or cornbread!

HAM AND BEAN SOUP WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a medium stock pot, saute ham in oil and butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, add onion, celery, carrots and garlic over medium heat, until vegetables are softened, not brown.
• Add chicken broth and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes.
• Stir in cannellini beans, spinach and parsley.
• Cook briefly just until spinach wilts, about 2-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, combine eggs and Parmesan with a whisk, I like to temper the egg/cheese mixture by adding 2 Tablesppons of the hot liquid from the soup, to the egg/cheese and stir quickly after each addition, then add egg mixture into the soup and stir until smooth.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

PRESSURE-COOKER SMOKY WHITE BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add ham hocks. Stir in broth, water, onion and seasonings. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut ham into small pieces and return to pressure cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

HAM BEAN SOUP (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Put the ham bone in the bottom of the pressure cooker (I normally have to break mine into pieces so it will fit).
• Pour the dried beans on top of the bone, and cover with cold water (don't fill your cooker more than 2/3 full). Sprinkle on the dried onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Lock on the lid, bring to pressure, then reduce the heat and cook for 25 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, and let sit for 15 minutes, before carefully removing any remaining pressure.
• Remove the lid, pour in the can of tomatoes including their juice, and the ham pieces. Simmer for 20 minutes.