Green Beans with Ginger and Cashews
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant and flavorful dish of Green Beans with Ginger and Cashews—perfectly designed for lovers of bold, Asian-inspired cuisine. Tender-crisp green beans are stir-fried with aromatic ginger and garlic, then tossed with toasted cashews for a satisfying crunch. A savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of red chili flakes adds a layer of umami with subtle heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe shines as a side dish or a light main course, pairing beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Packed with protein-rich cashews and crisp veggies, it's a delicious way to add color, texture, and wholesome ingredients to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 100 grams cashews
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces if desired.
Slice the ginger into thin matchsticks and mince the garlic cloves.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the cashews for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic, ginger matchsticks, and red chili flakes to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the green beans to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the ginger-garlic mixture, then add the water. Cover the skillet and let the beans steam for 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat slightly. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced and the beans are evenly coated.
Add the toasted cashews to the skillet and gently toss to distribute them evenly among the green beans.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main alongside steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.9 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2986 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*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.
