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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Fancy Green Beans

The fall green beans are still plentiful and I'm always looking for a new way to prepare them. You know without the ham hock and simmering the beans all afternoon.

If I remember correctly this is an old Paula Deen recipe. I've used it for about 5 years. Nice change of pace.

Fancy Green Beans
6-8 servings
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2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
2 slices bacon (got to have a little bacon grease)
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup thin onion wedges
1/2 cup whole cashews

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.

3 comments:

  1. This is really unusual,, the cashews are a nice addition,, the vegetarians would be happy,,

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  2. what a cool twist on beans! i never get sick of smothered beans though!

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  3. this sounds wonderful - one I will definitely try. Thanks for all you share with us.

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