HONEY HAM, BEANS MAKE SPICY SPREAD

The following quick recipe is adapted from “The 5 in 10 Appetizer Cookbook” by Paula Hamilton.

HONEY HAM AND WHITE BEAN SPREAD

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 cups

1/2 pound baked smoked or honey ham

1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained, rinsed, drained again

2 tablespoons honey mustard

1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce

1 medium clove garlic, minced or pressed

10 grindings fresh black pepper

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish

1. Put the ham into a food processor and pulse to chop finely. Add the beans, mustard, pepper sauce, garlic, pepper and 2 tablespoons chives. Spoon into a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate.

2. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before using. Sprinkle top with chives and serve with crackers.

Nutrition information per serving: 26 calories, 2 g protein, 1 g fat, 3 g carbohydrates, 128 mg sodium, 4 mg cholesterol.