FOOD & SUPPS MEAL OF THE MONTH BY JENNIFER ISERLOH
HAM IT UP Americans purchase an estimated 318 million pounds of ham around the holidays .
Baked Ham With Kale-Parmesan Pesto
SERVES 6
3 lbs low-sodium , uncured , smoked ham
4 cups kale leaves , packed ¼ cup walnuts or pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 2½ cups extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
BRIAN KLUTCH ; FOOD & PROP STYLING BY SUSAN OTTAVIANO
CHEWING THE FAT
AMAZE YOUR GUESTS WITH A GARLICKY , CHEESY , YET SURPRISINGLY HEALTHY HAM .
HAM GETS A BAD RAP from bodybuilders since most ham products are high in sodium and contain more fat than chicken or turkey . However , baked ham is an extra-lean , high source of protein . Ham is also high in B vitamins : B6 , which supports a healthy nervous system and adrenal glands , and B3 ( niacin ), which can help lower cholesterol and fat levels in the blood . This festive dish is better in two ways : It cuts back on the salt , just by going for a low-sodium ham , and adds in a super healthy sauce powered by kale , one of the top super foods . The garlicky kale- Parmesan pesto is also a versatile condiment that can be used in eggs and sandwiches as well as soups and salads .
1 . Heat oven to 350 ° F . Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil . Set ham on top of baking sheet . 2 . Place kale , nuts , and garlic in a food processor and process until kale is finely chopped . Add olive oil and cheese and process until smooth . Spread 2 tbsp pesto over ham and bake 40 to 45 minutes , or until ham is hot and pesto starts to brown . 3 . Rest ham 5 minutes on the counter top . Slice ham and serve remaining pesto on the side .
356
CALORIES
29 g
PROTEIN
7 g
CARBS
23 g
FAT
JANUARY 2018 | FLEX 35