PAULA DEENS FANCY GREEN BEANS

Paula Deens Fancy Green Beans image

Provided by Linda Elmenhorst @lelmenhorst

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.