Best 7 Green Beans And Pears With Bacon Recipes

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Savor the delightful combination of fresh green beans, juicy pears, and crispy bacon in this delectable dish. This unique recipe offers a captivating blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweet and crisp pears balance the savory and smoky bacon, while the green beans add a vibrant crunch. It's a perfect side dish for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal and can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with this irresistible recipe that will elevate your cooking skills and leave your dinner table craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON



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Posted for ZWT for Germany. From Allrecipes : "Fresh green beans are simmered with pears and bacon until tender in this dish with German roots."

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Pears

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 bosc pears, cored, cut into quarters
1 quart water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON



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This recipe comes from Hamburg, Germany where it's called 'Bohnen und Birnen mit Speck.' It's a delicious variation of a traditional dish.

Provided by MARILYN PERZIK

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters
1 quart water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  • Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 shallot, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until bright green and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander in the sink and run under cold water, while tossing, in order to stop cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Add the bacon to a large heavy skillet set over medium heat and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off some of the bacon fat from the skillet, if needed, and add the shallot. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Toss in the green beans and continue sauteing for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.

Provided by Susan Prestel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
sea salt to taste
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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A delicious, easy bean recipe. I've never done this exactly as described with fresh beans, but I'm sure it would work well. The recipe is from Julie Trusler's cookbook, "JT's - Volume 1"

Provided by St. Paul Eric

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 lb green beans (frequently 1 16 ounce package of frozen, French-cut green beans)

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until partially cooked.
  • Drain off most (but not all) of the fat.
  • Add onion and continue to cook until bacon is brown and onion is clear.
  • Add vinegar and 1 t of the seasoned salt.
  • Cook until most of the vinegar has cooked down and remove from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, cook beans in water, covered, until done (5-7 minutes).
  • Do not drain.
  • Add bacon mixture and cook uncovered for another five minutes' or so.
  • Add additional seasoned salt to taste.
  • There should be little liquid left at serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 321.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them.
  • Trim the green beans by removing the ends. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Slice the pears into thin wedges. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use thick-cut bacon for a more flavorful dish.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add a nice smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Add the green beans and pears to the pan with the bacon and cook until the beans are tender and the pears are soft.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the green beans and pears with bacon immediately.

Conclusion:

Green beans and pears with bacon is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, salty bacon, and tender green beans is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknight meals.

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