Green Beans And Pears With Bacon Food

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 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.

SUMMER GREEN BEANS WITH PEARS AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Boil the green beans for about 2 minutes (they should be until crisp-tender, rather than fully cooked). Drain the green beans and plunge them directly into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Cool thoroughly then drain well and set aside.
• Shell the fava beans and cook in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. Allow the beans to cool for several minutes. Tear off a bit of the skin or split the skin with a sharp paring knife and slip off the translucent skin by squeezing gently (the waxy coating will slip right off).
• In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
• In a large non-stick skillet, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until slightly crisp. Add the pear slices and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the beans and cook for another minute until warmed.
• Add the dressing to the skillet and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with the chopped savory and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

GARLICKY GREEN BEANS AND PEAS

Steps:

• In medium saucepot, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.

GREEN BEANS AND BACON

Steps:

• Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
• Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.