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Broad Beans with Ham — traditional dish from Granada, Spain
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Also served in

Seville

Broad Beans with Ham

How to order / say it
Say it Habas con Jamón — [AH-bahs kohn hah-MON]
Order I'd like the habas con jamón, please.
Locally Me gustaría las habas con jamón, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional dish of broad beans sautéed with Spanish ham.

Why try it?

Habas con Jamón is a celebration of Granada's agricultural bounty combined with renowned Spanish ham. It's a reflection of the city's ability to transform simple ingredients into culinary delight, capturing the essence of Granada's rich history and flavors.

How it tastes

It offers a delicious contrast between the slight bitterness of the fresh beans and the intense, salty flavor of jamón. The aroma of garlic and olive oil permeates the dish, making it truly enticing.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Dating back to the 19th century, habas con jamón emerged as a staple in Andalusian cuisine, taking advantage of local produce and the region's cured meats. It became an emblem of rustic Spanish cooking enjoyed across generations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 400 g broad beans
  • 🥩 150 g Spanish ham
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 1 small onion
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Blanch the broad beans in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.
  2. 2 In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic.
  3. 3 Add the broad beans and jamón, cooking until the beans are tender.
  4. 4 Season with black pepper to taste, stirring well before serving.

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