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Sautéed Green Beans and Pears

Southern Living
Sautéed Green Beans and Pears
William Dickey; Lisa Powell Bailey
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Prep: 10 min., Cook: 5 min.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1  (12-oz.) package frozen steam-in-bag whole green beans
  • 2  peeled and sliced pears
  • 2  tablespoons  butter, melted
  • 2  tablespoons  brown sugar
  • 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

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.

Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

My husband and I love this dish! We make it frequently. I use steam fresh green beans like the recipe calls for and Bosc pears that are slightly firm. I don't always peel the pears to save time and it still turns out great.12/10/09

5 stars
bandmom
We loved this dish!! I used Bosc pears, which were pretty crunchy when I sliced them, but once they had simmered a while in the glaze, they were just right. Also, I used fresh green beans instead of frozen. I served this with a marinated pork tenderloin and CL's cider glazed carrots. My husband called it a gourmet meal :)11/17/09