Green Beans And Pears Recipes

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS

Steps:

• steam together for 6 minutes, until beans are tender.
• or just cover with water and boil.
• then drain.
• cool and puree.

GREEN BEANS AND PEARS WITH BACON

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.

GREEN BEANS, PEARS, AND HAM - GERMANY

Steps:

• Put the butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the ham into 1/2 inch chunks. Add it and raise the heat to high.
• While the ham cooks- stir it occasionally, but let it brown a bit on the bottom-peel and core the pears and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Lower the heat to medium and add them to the pan; stir occasionally.
• Trim the beans, cut them into roughly 2-inch lengths, rinse them quickly, and add them to the skillet along with a sprinkling of salt and at least 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for a minute, then raise the heat to medium-high, add the chicken stock, and stir.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and semi-tender, the pears are quite tender, and the liquid so reduced that it is essentially a sauce, 10 - 15 minutes. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

GREEN BEANS & PEARS

Steps:

• 1. cook beans according to directions and keep warm.
• 2. saute the pears and remaining ingredients until crisp tender. stir in the beans and warm through. Serve up!

SAUTéED GREEN BEANS AND PEARS

Steps:

• Prepare green beans according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, sauté pears with melted butter, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Stir in hot green beans, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.