Fancy Green Beans

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Servings: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 lb fresh green beans
2   slices bacon
1/2 cup red bell peppers, cut into strips
1/2 cup thin onion wedges
1/2 cup whole cashews

Directions

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.

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Reader Comments:

54321

This is an excellent recipe. I added a little more teri sauce and let it marinate a little more. my family thought it was a hit. Ruth Smith 9/11/11

By Anonymous on September 11, 2011

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My friends raved about this recipe and I wasn't disappointed

By Anonymous on July 14, 2010

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I made this for Easter, and it was a hit! I cut the green beans to allow more sauce inside. The flavors were perfect! Even non-green bean fans liked them. Thanks Paula! smile

By RebeccaFH on April 04, 2010

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FABULOUS! This is so good, my then boyfriend proposed to me after making them for him! We (my husband & I) now call them "Engagement Beans"! THANKS PAULA!

By Anonymous on February 09, 2010

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