FANCY GREEN BEANS

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This is my own creation and I first made this in 1960, when I lived in Grand Rapids,Mi. Everyone loved it and asked for it often. The lemon juice gives this dish just the right amount of tart with the sweet. I have made it with apricots too! These are my own photos.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slice bacon,fried crisp and chopped
2 can(s) (14 oz. each) cut green beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can pears, drain and reserve juice in measuring cup
1/2 c pear liquid,or whatever you drained into measuring cup
1/2 c water or whatever is needed to make pear juice equal 1 cup
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 large lemon juice, fresh; plus the zest
1 pinch nutmeg
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp bacon grease,optional
to taste: salt and pepper,optional

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon crisp, cool then chop up;set aside. Drain green beans in strainer and rinse;set aside. Drain juice from pears into measuring cup adding the water to make 1 cup liquid,pour into saucepan.
  • 2. Add the sugar,nutmeg, lemon juice and all but 1 teaspoon of the zest. Stir in and blend in the cornstarch. Bring to a boil ,stirring continuously until mixture becomes clear. Stir in all but 1 Tablespoon of the bacon pieces.
  • 3. Cut up pears. and zest from lemon.
  • 4. Add drained beans and fold in the pears. Just heat until warmed. Pour into serving bowl and garnish top with reserved bacon and orange zest. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon of bacon grease over top if desired. Enjoy! Enjoy.

sula arben
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make, but they always impress my guests. I love the way the garlic and butter flavor the beans, and the shallots add a nice crispy texture. I highly recommend this recipe!


Samwel Aziz
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the shallots added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Beth Wrenn
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These green beans are so delicious and easy to make. I love the way the garlic and butter flavor the beans. The shallots add a nice crispy texture, and the lemon zest adds a bright, fresh flavor. I'll definitely be making these green beans again.


Gabriel
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can whip up a batch of these green beans in no time. They're also really versatile. I can serve them as a side dish, or I can add them to salads or soups.


lara assi
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These green beans are the best! I've made them several times, and they always turn out perfect. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the shallots add a nice crispy texture. I highly recommend this recipe!


sk ariyanvi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good green bean recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the shallots add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Lawrence Chumz
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I made these green beans for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mohammed Khadijat
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These green beans are so delicious! I love the combination of garlic, butter, and lemon. The beans are perfectly cooked, and the shallots add a nice crispy texture.


Mysti Noneyadamnbizness
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The green beans are always tender and flavorful, and the shallots add a nice touch of crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gold Noob
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the garlic and butter flavor the beans.


haildorothy
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the shallots added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Pheliswa Dlokolo
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These green beans are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd pleaser. I love the addition of the crispy shallots - they add a really nice touch of flavor and texture.


Ci Cu
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I just wanted to say that this is my new favorite green bean recipe. I've made it three times in the past two weeks, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Cupid_dreamer
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're simple to make, but they always impress my guests. I highly recommend this recipe!


Burshahbai Harashash
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, and it always turns out great. I also like to add different seasonings, depending on what I'm serving it with.


Bro Mr bro
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I just made these green beans for a potluck, and they were a huge success! People were asking me for the recipe all night long. They're so easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Jutt King789
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These green beans were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about them, and they were gone in no time. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Blazeshardrs
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I'm not usually a big green bean fan, but this recipe converted me! The combination of garlic, butter, and lemon is just divine, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I'll be making these for my next dinner party, for sure.


Luke Bryan
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These green beans were a total game changer! They turned out so tender and flavorful, and the crispy shallots added the perfect touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


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