Green Beans and Pears with Bacon

4 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Ready In: 55 min

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

Ingredients

1/2 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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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
207 cal
10%

Carbs
27.6 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Joette Ruesch

Dec. 7, 2009

"be very sure to follow the directions on the bacon, makes a big difference..." See more"

The Baroness

Oct. 3, 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 ..." See moreskipped boiling it with the green beans and pears. I'm sure it's even tastier as properly prepared."