Green Beans and Pears with Bacon

Name: Green Beans and Pears with Bacon
Total time: 55
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 0.5 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

Recipe by Marilyn Perzik from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 55 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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0.5 pound thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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3 Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters

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1 quart water
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salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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.