Green Beans with Ginger and Cashews
This is a delicious side dish that combines the crunchiness of green beans and cashews with the zesty flavor of ginger.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cashews - 1/2 cup, roasted
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Blanch the green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and stir to coat with the ginger and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, until the beans are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the cashews and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the green beans hot, garnished with additional cashews if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 3g