Arthritis Self-Management

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: about 1 cup

Ingredients

3/4 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup baked ham, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 15.5-ounce cans white beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh mustard greens, washed and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Sauté onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until tender. Add ham, thyme, beans, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes. Add mustard greens and simmer until greens are wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 250
Protein: 20 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Sodium: 346 mg (before adding salt)
Dietary fiber: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 37 g