Holiday Green Beans

This red and green dish is especially nice at Christmas. The ingredients sound a little odd, but the peanuts and soy give it a bit of an Oriental taste. I have always received compliments on this.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup chopped salted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter with lemon juice and soy sauce. Stir in garlic and cook for about 10 minutes. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Heat butter mixture and pour over beans. Stir in pimentos and peanuts. Toss and serve.