This is one of my favorite leftover ham recipes. It's healthy, easy, flavorful and has a little kick! But what I love most about it is that it's a little different from the usual.
This healthy ham recipe is WW friendly so you can enjoy this guilt-free after a big holiday meal! It's 5 WW points.
I have always been a holiday turkey gal, but sometimes I want to mix it up and have ham! My Picnic ham with orange glaze is a family favorite and it's also really easy to make.
Either way, I always have leftovers and that's a good thing. I used to struggle with what to do with it; there is only so much ham and split pea soup one can eat.
For this recipe, you'll need:
🥘INGREDIENTS
- leftover ham
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- onion
- canned tomatoes
- canned corn
- green pepper
- bay leaf
- hot red pepper flakes
- canned red kidney beans
- brown instant rice
📖SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS
- Ham: use a store-bought cooked ham, cook an easy picnic ham, like my Picnic ham with orange glaze , or bake a regular ham
- Rice: You can use any type of rice you prefer
- Green pepper - you could substitute red, orange or yellow peppers
- Red Beans - you can use dried red beans instead of canned
Leftovers are really the best because they save money, prevent food waste, make dinner easy and even serve as your lunch the next day, And hey, there's not a lot of things in this world that are better than leftover leftovers, right?! And leftover Ham and Rice recipes are even better because I always have both ham and rice leftover.
👪 SERVING SIZE
This red beans with rice and ham makes 12 servings. You can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
🔢WW POINTS
This WW ham recipe is 5 points.
This Healthy Leftover Ham, Rice and Beans recipe is not only healthy, it's easy, flavorful and has a little kick! But best of all it's a little different than your typical leftover ham recipes and it's Weight Watchers Friendly. So if you are ready to move on from ham and split pea soup and try something new and healthy then give this a try.
And here are a couple of additional leftover ham over recipes you can add to your repertoire:
Gluten-free Leftover Holiday Ham and Rice Benedict
And be sure to check out my Leftovers Reinvented Board on Pinterest!
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📋Leftover Ham, Rice and Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover ham, diced into ¾ inch - 1 inch cubes
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole onion. chopped
- 28 oz - can diced tomatoes
- 12 oz - can kernal corn
- 1 whole green pepper , chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 18 oz -can, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups brown instant rice, cooked
Instructions
- Cook instant brown rice as per package directions, then set aside.
- Dice ham
- In large pot/saucepan, heat oil over medium heat, green pepper then add ham, onion and garlic, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, corn, bay leaf, hot pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mash half of the kidney beans (I use a fork) and mix in.
- Then add the remaining whole beans. Cook, stirring frequently for another 15 minutes.
- Add cooked rice and stir thoroughly. Serve hot.
Debbie
Needed to use up the leftover ham from Easter, but didn’t want to do the usual with potatoes or in split pea soup. This was Amazing!!! I am saving this recipe. Thank you!
Terri Gilson
Hi Debbie,
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Terri
Colleen
Rice & Beans are always a staple in my kitchen, but I never thought to use leftover ham. Great idea, Terri!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Colleen!
Joanie
This is such a fantastic recipe. So easy to make and filled with flavor. I've made it several times already and my family loves it!
Terri Gilson
Thanks Joanie! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
What a great way to use leftover ham! I love that it's a really hearty meal. Thanks, will be trying it on boxing day!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Carrie - I hope you enjoy1
Jacque Hastert
This sounds like the perfect recipe to use with all my leftover Christmas ham. I always buy a larger ham than needed to make delicious leftover recipes like this.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Jacque. Yes, it's almost worth it to buy a ham that's bigger than needed just so you have leftovers!
Demeter
This looks so flavorful! I love knowing that all the leftovers will be used and nothing goes to waste.
Terri Gilson
Thanks - me too! Hate food waste.
Julia
This reminds me a recipe my mom makes. It's delicious and I bet yours is too!
Terri Gilson
Thanks,Julia!
Bernice M Hill
This is such a great way to use up leftover ham...I'm always doubling rice when I cook it because I use it in all sorts of 'leftover' recipes like this one. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.