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

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