Fancy Green Beans

While at my mother-in-law's one Thanksgiving, she produced some awesome green beans. They were sweet, salty, tangy. I asked her for the recipe and she told me where to go get it. Thanks to Paula Deen we have Fancy Green Beans.

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


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.