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FANCY GREEN BEANS



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What a treat for green beans! You'll love the sweet-salty sauce, nutty taste of cashews and sprinkling of bacon. Kelly Waller - Madison, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup salted whole cashews
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Saute pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the beans, teriyaki mixture, bacon, cashews and lemon juice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PAULA DEEN'S FANCY GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Fancy Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PickyEater

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1/2 cup onion, sliced in thin wedges
1/2 cup cashews (whole)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki sauce, honey, and butter.
  • Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 6.9, Sodium 350.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 4.8

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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These are great when you don't want plain old green beans. Modified from the original recipe from Paula Deen.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, preferably thin ones, trimmed
2 slices bacon
1/4 cup yellow pepper, cut into strips (about 1/4 of a pepper)
1/4 cup red pepper, cut into strips (about 1/4 of a pepper)
1/2 cup thin sliced onion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup whole cashews
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Teriyaki-Honey Sauce:.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki suace, honey and melted butter.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop in the beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are bright green.
  • Drain the beans in a colander, then plunge them into ice water.
  • Drain again and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crisp.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • Saute the peppers, onion and garlic in the hot bacon fat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the beans, cashews and bacon to the skillet and heat through.
  • Add the teriyaki-honey sauce and toss gently.
  • Add the lemon juice and toss again.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.4

THOSE "FANCY SCHMANCY" GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Those "Fancy Schmancy" Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans (or frozen)
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add prosciutto and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add green beans and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, lower heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until beans are cooked to desired tenderness.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

FANCY GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS



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This recipe was a nice side dish to my Holiday dinner . My family loved them along side the honey baked ham, scalloped potatoes, rolls and butter and coconut pie for dessert. This side dish is delicious cold too.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz can yellow wax beans, drained well
16 oz can green beans, drained well
4 slice cooked bacon,crisp and crumbled
1/4 c roasted red pepper italian salad dressing
1 can(s) sliced water chestnuts, ruffly chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced and some green
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
2 Tbsp chopped peanuts , walnuts, or almonds,chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Place drained beans in a microwave safe medium bowl;heat to warm.Cover and keep warm, set aside.
  • 2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan,omitting cheese and nuts. Heat to simmer,until hot.
  • 3. Pour mixture over beans and carefully fold to coat evenly with the mixture. Pour into serving bowl. Sprinkle top with the cheese and nuts..Enjoy.

FANCY FRENCHED GREEN BEANS



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A nice flavorful touch to dress up your green beans! NOTE: If you happen to have one, a Green Bean Frencher may be used, but it's not necessary...I don't have one, myself!

Provided by Megan Berg @WildeChild

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound(s) green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) sherry vinegar
3/4 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut green beans in half. If you have a Frencher, use that to prepare the beans as opposed to slicing them.
  • Cook beans in a pot of salted boiling water until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beans to a large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, sherry vinegar and olive oil. Serve warm and enjoy!

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Cheese     Side     Steam     Quick & Easy

Yield Make about 4 side dish servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. of fresh green beans
1 cup of Kraft 2% Milkfat (Lowfat)Sharp Cheddar Cheese or use Regular Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tablespoons of Smart Balance Light butter or use any regular butter
1/2 cup onion
1 cup Breakstone's Reduced Fat Sour Cream or use regular Breakstone's Sour Cream
Salt and pepper.

Steps:

  • Clean the green beans and boil in medium pot till tender for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, grate the sharp cheddar cheese. Next, in microwave heat in a small bowl 2 tablespoons of butter with the 1/2 cup of onion for about 1 minute. Drain green beans and imput back into same pot. Mix in sharp cheddar cheese along with the onion and butter mixture. Then pour in the 1 cupt of sour cream. Salt and pepper to taste. Happy eating!

FANCY TASTING GREEN BEANS



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I was tired of regular canned green beans so I thought I would dress them up some. Thought I would share my idea with everyone! Easy to prepare and serve.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon bacon bits
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning

Steps:

  • Open and drain green beans.
  • Place green beans in a pot and add water.
  • Cook on medium heat.
  • Add green pepper, onion, bacon bits,soy sauce and accent.
  • Turn heat down to low,cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Note: You can drain water off beans after cooking (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 181.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.3

PAULA DEEN'S FANCY GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Paula Deen's Fancy Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1⁄2 cup onion, sliced in thin wedges
1⁄2 cup cashews (whole)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki sauce, honey, and butter.
  • Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

FANCY GREEN BEANS



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This is my own creation and I first made this in 1960, when I lived in Grand Rapids,Mi. Everyone loved it and asked for it often. The lemon juice gives this dish just the right amount of tart with the sweet. I have made it with apricots too! These are my own photos.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slice bacon,fried crisp and chopped
2 can(s) (14 oz. each) cut green beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can pears, drain and reserve juice in measuring cup
1/2 c pear liquid,or whatever you drained into measuring cup
1/2 c water or whatever is needed to make pear juice equal 1 cup
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 large lemon juice, fresh; plus the zest
1 pinch nutmeg
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp bacon grease,optional
to taste: salt and pepper,optional

Steps:

  • 1. Fry bacon crisp, cool then chop up;set aside. Drain green beans in strainer and rinse;set aside. Drain juice from pears into measuring cup adding the water to make 1 cup liquid,pour into saucepan.
  • 2. Add the sugar,nutmeg, lemon juice and all but 1 teaspoon of the zest. Stir in and blend in the cornstarch. Bring to a boil ,stirring continuously until mixture becomes clear. Stir in all but 1 Tablespoon of the bacon pieces.
  • 3. Cut up pears. and zest from lemon.
  • 4. Add drained beans and fold in the pears. Just heat until warmed. Pour into serving bowl and garnish top with reserved bacon and orange zest. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon of bacon grease over top if desired. Enjoy! Enjoy.

PAULA DEENS FANCY GREEN BEANS



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I made this for Christmas one year and it was a huge hit!

Provided by Linda Elmenhorst @lelmenhorst

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoon(s) teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon(s) honey
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 pound(s) fresh green beans
2 slice(s) bacon
1/2 cup(s) red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 cup(s) onion cut into wedges
1/2 cup(s) whole cashews

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki sauce, honey and butter. Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. 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. In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crispy, crumble and set aside. Sauté 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.

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