Charred Green Beans With Spicy Cashew Sauce Recipes

SPICY CASHEW GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a 4-quart pan, heat water to boil Cook the green beans for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and run cold water over the green beans immediately to stop the cooking process In a frying pan, add olive oil, onions, cashews, salt, pepper, and paprika Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat Add the green beans and cook for another 4 minutes Sprinkle parsley on top and serve

SKILLET-CHARRED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer mixture to a small bowl.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat in the oil. Leave undisturbed over medium heat for 2 minutes to encourage charring, then stir and cook, tossing every 2 minutes, until most of the beans are shriveled, about 6 minutes longer.
• Reduce heat to low and add the shallot mixture and anchovies. Cook, stirring, until well incorporated and anchovies dissolve, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

SWEET AND SPICY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Arrange a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the green beans 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, garlic chili sauce, and honey.
• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Serve immediately.

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.

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.

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.

CHARRED GREEN BEANS WITH SPICY CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans in 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet until crisp-tender. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook until charred in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Whisk 2 tablespoons cashew butter with 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and warm water and 2 teaspoons each lime juice and Sriracha. Spoon over the green beans; top with cilantro.

CHARRED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook at a rapid boil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the green beans to an ice bath, then dry on a kitchen towel.
• Add the green beans to a grill basket and place over indirect heat to char them slightly, about 5 minutes. You do not have to cover the grill. When they reach the char level you are looking for, transfer them to a serving platter.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard and oregano in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, then season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the oregano vinaigrette over the green beans while still warm, then sprinkle with the feta and almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BLISTERED GREEN BEANS WITH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Pulse 1 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup each fresh parsley and pistachios and 1 scallion in a food processor. Pulse in 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 1 1/4 pounds green beans in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add a splash of water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss with the sauce.

FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH HEAVEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, and allspice into onion mixture. Add green beans and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

HONEY CASHEW GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute cashews in butter for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in honey; heat through. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately.