Green Beans and Pears with Bacon Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Green Beans and Pears with Bacon Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Green Beans and Pears with Bacon Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 207.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 27.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 7.7g 31%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 20.4mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 818.6IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 23.7mg 40%

Folate: 51.1mcg 13%

Calcium: 62.3mg 6%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 45.6mg 16%

Potassium: 492.3mg 14%

Sodium: 442.5mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 72.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.