Thursday, January 23, 2014

Perfect Quick Side Dish to Any Meal- Garlicky Green Beans with Cashews

Give this classic side of green beans a makeover with the added flavour and texture of crunchy cashews.

Garlicky Green Beans with Cashews


What You Need:

1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews
600g green beans, trimmed
20g butter
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sour cream
2 teaspoons minced garlic 

What To Do:

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook cashews for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.
Meanwhile, cook beans in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 3 to 4 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain. Transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm. 
Dry pan. Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, sour cream, beans and cashews. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!