Fancy Green Beans
Recipe from Smithfield

A great side dish to go with any Smithfield Pork.


Fancy Green Beans

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Ingredients
  • 3  slices
    Smithfield Bacon
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  • 1 1/2  pounds
    fresh green beans, preferably thin ones, trimmed
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  • 2  tablespoons
    teriyaki sauce
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  • 1  tablespoon
    honey
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  • 1  tablespoon
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1/2  cup
    red bell pepper, cut into strips
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  • 1/2  cup
    thin onion wedges
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  • 1/2  cup
    whole cashews
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Directions
1.
Fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
2.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the lemon juice. Drop in the beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the beans are bright green. Drain the beans in a colander, then plunge them into ice water; drain again and set aside (this may be done in advance).
3.
In a small bowl, stir together the teriyaki sauce and honey.
4.
In a skillet, cook the bacon until very crisp; crumble and set aside.
5.
Saute the bell pepper and onion in the hot bacon fat for 2 minutes. Add the beans, teriyaki-honey sauce, cashews, and bacon to the skillet and toss gently.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with your favorite Smithfield pork.

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