Green Beans And Pears Recipes

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.

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 WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in batches in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, basil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

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 WITH PECANS

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add syrup and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are glossy. Spread on foil to cool., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender; stir in the flour, orange zest and cayenne. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.