Green Beans and Pears with Bacon

Name: Green Beans and Pears with Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

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7 Ratings
6 Reviews
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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.

Recipe by MARILYN PERZIK

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

208 calories; protein 9.4g; carbohydrates 27.6g; fat 8g; cholesterol 20.4mg; sodium 442.5mg. Full Nutrition

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Joette Ruesch

12/04/2009

be very sure to follow the directions on the bacon, makes a big difference

Laci

08/29/2015

it was okay. needed more flavor.

7 Ratings

5 star values: 4
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Joette Ruesch

12/04/2009

be very sure to follow the directions on the bacon, makes a big difference

The Baroness

10/03/2012

Very tasty! I acquired a bunch of free Bosc pears and had to figure out how to incorporate them into my dinner before they went bad. I cooked up some tofu to a bacon-like consistency and flavor and skipped boiling it with the green beans and pears. I'm sure it's even tastier as properly prepared.

Jonathan Schiller

11/21/2012

Great alternative to boring green bean dishes.

Joey Joan

Allstar

02/18/2013

What a delightful dish. It was the hit of my Sunday night dinner. There is not a single thing I would change.

Laci

08/29/2015

it was okay. needed more flavor.

Ken judy

02/01/2019

Excellent, simple side dish! I made only a half recipe for two of us. No problems.

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