Fancy Green Beans

Submitted By: Shirley L. Revis

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 11/2 pounds fresh green beans
• 2 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
• 1/2 cup thin onion wedges

1/2 cup whole cashews

Instructions

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. Add beans and cook for four to five minutes or until beans are bright green. Drain 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 bell pepper and onion in the hot bacon fat for two minutes. Add beans, cashews, and bacon to the skillet. Add the teriyaki-honey sauce and toss gently.