Cashew Green Beans Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place green beans in a pot of boilling water and cook for 5 minutes.
• Drain beans and immediately place in a bowl of ice-cold water, drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
• Add onions, cashews, salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
• Add the cooked green beans, raise heat to high, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until beans feel hot to the touch.
• Take care not to burn the cashews during process.
• Transfer the beans to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.
• Serve.

CASHEW GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling. Add beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Drain beans; return to Dutch oven.
• Mix teriyaki glaze, margarine, honey and mustard until well blended. Pour over beans; toss until evenly coated. Stir in bell peppers. Sprinkle with cashews.

ROASTED GARLIC GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil; wrap in foil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool slightly. Squeeze garlic from skins; mash with a fork to form a paste., In a Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add cashews, salt and pepper; toss to combine.

TERIYAKI CASHEW GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine teriyaki sauce and honey; set aside.
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
• Add pepper and onion, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• Add beans, cashews, and teriyaki-honey mixture; toss gently until heated through.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in lower third.
• Toss green beans with cashews, shallots, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then spread evenly in a large 4-sided sheet pan.
• Roast, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender and nuts are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Trim green beans and then cut into 1-1/2 inch diagonal lengths.
• Heat oil in wok or frying pan.
• Add garlic, cashew nuts, & crushed red pepper flakes.
• Cook 2 minutes.
• Add beans & soy sauce, stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until nuts are golden and beans just tender.
• Serve hot.

GREEN BEANS WITH A HONEY CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Steam green beans until tender, drain and set aside in saucepan. In a skillet (small), sauté cashews and butter on low heat for 5 minutes (watch closely, you don't want to burn the cashews).
• Add honey and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Pour over beans and toss to coat.