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

ERNIE Cerebo
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This is a must-try recipe for any fan of green beans.


Karen Thompson
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Micheal Sawyer
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


Adepa Maame
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I've never tried pears with green beans before, but it was surprisingly good.


ABu UmamaH KHaN
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Avro Nil
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Patrece Burton
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


JOHN AL
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I love the contrast of textures in this dish. The crispy bacon and soft pears are a perfect match.


MARYM SHIUNA
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This is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion.


UNSTOPPABLE Tee
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Razane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Lil Nigae
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I added a bit of Dijon mustard to the dressing and it really took the dish to the next level.


ZadgeGPD
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I didn't have any bacon on hand, so I used ham instead. It turned out great!


Lucinda Gouws
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used a sweeter variety of pear.


Mr Manthoo
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I wasn't sure how I would like this combination of flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Ambreal Jones
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Amir Rao
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hilda Bagambisa
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This dish was a hit with my family. The combination of flavors was perfect and the bacon added a nice salty touch.


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