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Green Beans and Cashew Butter

This is a terrific do-ahead recipe!
Servings 12
Prep Time

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs fresh green beans
  • 3 quarts Water
  • 1 tsp Salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into julienne strips
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Trim ends from beans.
  2. In large pot, bring water and 1 teaspoon salt, if desired, to a boil. Add beans; bring water back to boiling. Cook beans, uncovered, until crisp-tender (8-10 minutes). Plunge into cold water until beans are cold (3-4 minutes). Drain. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
  3. To Serve: Remove beans from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Melt butter in Dutch oven or wok. Cook bell pepper over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in beans, cashews, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring and tossing gently, until heated through (6-8 minutes). Transfer to serving bowl or platter. Serve immediately.
  4. FoodE Tip: Three (16 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans can be substituted for fresh. Cook according to package directions; chill and continue as in recipe.
  5. Variation: Omit red bell pepper, cashews and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir ¼ teaspoon garlic salt into melted butter along with beans, lemon juice and pepper. Just before serving, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seed.