Great Greens With Cashews Recipes

VEGETABLE CASHEW SAUTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
• Heat the 1/4 cup sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, shelled edamame, and cashews. Mix in the sesame oil sauce. Cover skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve over the cooked pasta.

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.

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.

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.

GREAT GREENS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• FOR DRESSING ~ In a food processor or blender combine 1/2 cup of the cashews, water, garlic, salt & onion powder.
• Cover & blend until mixture is smooth & creamy. It will thicken as it blends.
• Stir in lemon juice & set aside.
• FOR SALAD ~ In a salad bowl toss together the greens, tomatoes, peas, raisins & green onions.
• To serve, divide among 4 serving plates or salad bowls.
• Sprinkle with remaining cashews & drizzle dressing over each serving.