Fancy Green Beans

Submitted by Wendy's Kitchen

"Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh green beans
• 2 slices bacon
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, strips
• 1 onion, cut into thin onion wedges
• 1⁄2 cup whole cashews

directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki sauce, honey, and butter.
2. Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the lemon juice. Drop in the beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beans are bright green. Drain the beans in a colander and then plunge them into the iced water. Drain again and set aside.
4. In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crispy, crumble and set aside. Saute the bell pepper and onion in the hot bacon fat for 2 minutes. Add the beans, cashews, and bacon to the skillet. Add the teriyaki-honey sauce and toss gently.

Reviews

[Aunt Batty]

This is my favorite recipe for green beans. It goes very well with roasted pork tenderloin.