Habas Con Jamn Broad Beans with Ham Spain
Delight in the rustic charm of Spanish cuisine with "Habas Con Jamón" (Broad Beans with Ham), a traditional Andalusian dish that brings simple, wholesome ingredients to life. This recipe combines the creamy tenderness of fresh broad beans, delicately sautéed with the rich, savory flavor of Jamón Serrano or Prosciutto. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, a drizzle of high-quality olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, every bite exudes Mediterranean goodness. Perfect as a warm tapa or a flavorful side dish, this 30-minute recipe is both effortless and authentically Spanish. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistible pairing that captures the heart of Spain.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh broad beans (shelled)
- 150 g Jamón Serrano or Prosciutto
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 small Spring onion (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the broad beans by shelling them. If using older, larger beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then cool and remove the outer skin to reveal the tender green bean inside.
2. Dice the Jamón Serrano or prosciutto into small bite-sized pieces.
3. Finely chop the garlic cloves and optionally slice a spring onion if using.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped garlic (and spring onion, if using) to the pan and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6. Stir in the diced Jamón Serrano/Prosciutto and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to release its flavors and become slightly crisp around the edges.
7. Add the shelled broad beans to the pan and mix well to coat them in the flavorful oil and ham.
8. Season with salt and ground black pepper, keeping in mind that the ham is quite salty, so taste as you go.
9. Lower the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and let the beans cook gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
10. Once the beans are cooked, sprinkle with fresh parsley and give everything a final stir.
11. Serve warm as a side dish or as a tapa with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3865 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 87.4 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2570 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
