Green Bean Bundles with Lemon Cashew Butter
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with these show-stopping Green Bean Bundles with Lemon Cashew Butter! Perfectly blistered, roasted green beans are tied into elegant bundles and drizzled with a creamy, zesty cashew butter made with fresh lemon juice and garlic for a delightful burst of flavor. This dish highlights the best of plant-based ingredients, combining tender-crisp green beans with the nutty richness of cashews for a savory, dairy-free alternative to traditional butter sauces. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or weeknight meals, these bundles are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Pair them with your favorite main course or serve as a standalone appetizer—either way, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 pieces kitchen twine or thin strips of scallions (optional, for tying bundles)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and barely tender. Drain and immediately plunge the beans into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Divide the green beans into 12 bundles (approximately 6-8 beans each). If desired, tie each bundle with a piece of kitchen twine or a strip of blanched scallion to hold them together.
Arrange the green bean bundles on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
While the green beans are baking, prepare the lemon cashew butter: In a blender or food processor, combine raw cashews, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic clove, water, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning of the cashew butter if needed. If the mixture is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water to reach your desired consistency.
Remove the green bean bundles from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with a generous drizzle of lemon cashew butter on top or on the side for dipping.
Optional: Garnish with additional lemon zest or chopped cashews for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 489 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
