Holiday Cooking & Baking Recipes: Fancy Green Beans Recipe | Christmas Side Dishes

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Asparagus is a nutritious alternative, while frozen green beans are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthy, while canola oil is more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are rich in omega-3s, and sunflower seeds are a cost-effective option.

Boil water in a pot and add 1.5 pounds of green beans.

Cook the green beans for 4 to 6 minutes until bright green.

Prepare a bowl of ice water.

Remove green beans from boiling water and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Cook 2 slices of bacon in a skillet until desired crispness.

Add chopped bell pepper and onion to the skillet with bacon and cook for a few minutes.

Add butter and honey to the skillet.

Mix in cashews and stir everything together.

Pour the teriyaki sauce over the green beans and serve.

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