Slow Cooker Beans and Ham Hocks

September 02, 2013

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There is nothing better than coming home to this comfort food after a long fall day at work/school. Throw everything into the slow cooker in the morning and it's done when you get home.

1 lb. beans
1 large onion cut into chunks
2 or 3 ham hocks (optional)
2 cloves garlic
5 cups water or until just below the rim of your crock pot
Salt to taste before eating

Rinse beans and put them in your slow cooker. Add the ham hocks, onion, garlic, and water. Set you slow cooker on high and set aside for 6 to 8 hours. Salt to taste when they are done. Serve with corn bread or tortillas. You can top these with shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream. Makes a yummy comfort food.

Nutritions

Calories
105

Sodium
220mg
9% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV