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Healthy Lean Ham Recipe with Honey Mustard and Roasted Vegetables

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A quick and easy dinner featuring lean ham glazed with a tangy honey mustard sauce, paired with caramelized roasted vegetables for a comforting yet healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean, pre-cooked ham, trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional garnish: thin lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper to make the honey mustard glaze. Set aside.
  3. Place carrots, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potato chunks in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper, and toss well to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. While vegetables roast, slice the lean ham into ½-inch thick pieces if not pre-sliced. Place ham slices in a single layer on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Brush the honey mustard glaze generously over each ham slice using a basting brush or spoon.
  7. After the vegetables have roasted for 25 minutes, add the ham to the oven on the middle rack. Roast ham and vegetables together for an additional 15 minutes until ham is warmed through and glaze is bubbling.
  8. Check for doneness: vegetables should be tender and caramelized; ham warmed with a sticky glaze. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ham for even heating and juiciness. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure vegetables caramelize properly. Stir vegetables halfway through roasting for even cooking. Watch the glaze closely to prevent burning. You can freeze cooked ham and vegetables separately for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the oven to preserve texture.

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Keywords: lean ham, honey mustard glaze, roasted vegetables, healthy dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, low-fat, gluten-free

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