Pennewithgreenbeanscashewbutter Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEW BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain spoon into serving bowl.2. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add cashews cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until cashews are very light brown. Pour cashew butter over hot green beans.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 180 * Calories from Fat: 140 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 15 g 23% * Saturated Fat: 7 g 35% * Cholesterol: 30 mg 10% * Sodium: 170 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 9 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 10% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Fat

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.

PENNE WITH BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare the penne according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water before draining.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the tomato and red pepper; sauté for 5 minutes or softened.Add the black beans, corn, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until bubbly. Add the hot drained pasta, reserved pasta water, green onions, coriander and cider vinegar.

PENNE WITH GREENS AND CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth; bring to boil.
• Add greens; return to boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, uncovered, until greens are just crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add greens with liquid to pasta; toss to coat. Add beans; toss gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PENNE WITH GREEN BEANS AND BASIL

Steps:

• in large saucepan, cook penne as label directs. meanwhile, in 12 inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat.
• add green beans and 1/2 teaspoon salt, heat to boiling. cook beans until tender, 8-10 minutes. drain beans. rinse beans under cold running water to cool slightly, drain again.