Green Beans with a Honey Cashew Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Green Beans with a Honey Cashew Sauce! Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then coated in a luscious, creamy sauce made from soaked cashews, sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. The sauce is infused with garlic for depth and finished with a touch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick of heat. This quick and easy recipe is not only packed with flavor but also comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it as a wholesome side or enjoy it as a light vegetarian main course—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for anyone looking to explore unique plant-based dishes or incorporate more veggie-packed recipes into their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 100 grams raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them.
While the cashews are soaking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Blanch the green beans by boiling them for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Drain the cashews and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add the honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more water as needed.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Lower the heat and pour the cashew sauce over the green beans. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is warmed.
Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, if desired.
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, either as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.2 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2378 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1911 mg | 41% | |
*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.
