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

Gulab Sports
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this dish changed my mind. The pears and bacon really make them delicious.


Khuziama Malik
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans and pears. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Waqas Musa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of green beans, pears, and bacon.


David Cerda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The green beans and pears were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice touch of flavor.


Horla Babes
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The green beans were perfectly crisp and the pears were sweet and juicy.


jassiah malone
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5 stars!


Education#7311
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This is a keeper recipe.


Angelina Crow
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Rafi Ahemad
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Delicious!


Kellem Ferreira
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This is a simple but flavorful dish. I love the way the pears and bacon complement each other.


Maryann Jonas
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this dish changed my mind. The pears and bacon really make them delicious.


Ch hamza Nazeer
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans and pears. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ennard_ ExoticButtersAddict
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The pears add a nice sweetness to the green beans and the bacon adds a smoky flavor.


Chipo Twakkie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans and pears are a nice change from the usual roasted vegetables.


Suranga Sampath
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of green beans, pears, and bacon. I've already been asked for the recipe several times.


Nouman Khokhar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The green beans and pears were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice touch of flavor. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Md Musha bd newc
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This dish was a hit with my family! The green beans were perfectly crisp-tender, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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