Fancy Green Beans

Time

30 Min

Serves

8

Serving Size

1

Complexity

Easy

Calories

139

Carbs

12

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

 

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