GREEN BEANS WITH PEARS AND HAM

Green Beans Pears and Ham
Serves 4
Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for sprinkling
2 large pears, ripe, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, Bosc are preferred
8 ounces ham, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup chicken stock plus extra
salt and pepper
freshly squeezed lemon juice for sprinkling

Green Beans Pears and Ham

Put a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a hot pan, add the ham and brown. Add the pears, green beans and 1 cup chicken stock; cook at a constant bubble until the green beans are tender and the liquid is reduced to a sauce, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add more chicken stock if necessary to assure beans are tender.
Sprinkle with some salt (remember ham will add salt too) and a good dose of pepper.
Sprinkle with lemon juice and olive oil (optional) and serve hot.