Green Beans and Pears with Bacon recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 442.5 mg
sugar: 13.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

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

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