Best 12 Green Beans And Red Bell Pepper With Cashew Butter Recipes

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If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, then green beans and red bell pepper with cashew butter is the perfect recipe for you. This delicious dish is packed with nutrients and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The green beans and red bell pepper provide a crunch and sweetness, while the cashew butter adds a creamy and nutty flavor. This dish is easy to make and can be served as a side or as a main course.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SZECHUAN BEEF WITH GREEN BEANS AND RED BELL PEPPERS



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Quick, tasty, weeknight-friendly dish for a busy family. Serve with jasmine rice and top with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Provided by Erica Royster

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 ½ cups frozen green beans, thawed
1 red bell pepper, sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cornstarch, salt, and pepper over flank steak. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in the hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove steak from skillet using a slotted spoon.
  • Add onion and garlic to the same skillet. Cook until onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add ginger; cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce heat; add green beans and bell pepper.
  • Add steak back to the skillet; toss in the sauce until well coated. Add red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook and stir until stir-fry is heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1618.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

CASHEW GREEN BEANS



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Perk up green beans with an Asian flair - teriyaki baste and glaze, mustard and crunchy cashews.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
1 1/2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-ounce bottle)
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar), cut into strips
1/2 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling. Add beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Drain beans; return to Dutch oven.
  • Mix teriyaki glaze, margarine, honey and mustard until well blended. Pour over beans; toss until evenly coated. Stir in bell peppers. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

GREEN BEANS WITH RED PEPPERS



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"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida. "Trim the beans and julienne the pepper ahead to make this dish in a snap at the last minute."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute beans and red pepper in oil for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the vinegar, basil and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS WITH RED PEPPER



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"This is one of our favorite in-a-snap side dishes," writes Tracey Medeiros of Atlanta, Georgia. It's also a beautiful addition to any holiday plate.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter; add red pepper and shallot. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until red pepper is crisp-tender., Drain beans; stir into red pepper mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with almonds.

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SAUTéED GREEN BEANS & CASHEWS



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Prepare these Sautéed Green Beans & Cashews for your next dinner party. Follow the recipe for a festive dish which looks almost as good as it tastes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup PLANTERS Cashews, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat half the dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add vegetables and garlic; cook 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining dressing; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GREEN BEANS AND RED PEPPERS



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Green beans, red pepper, mustard. That's all it takes to get this side on the table in 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 oz fresh green beans, broken into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon honey mustard

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, place beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender; drain.
  • Stir bell pepper and honey mustard into beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN BEANS AND RED BELL PEPPER WITH CASHEW BUTTER



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This recipe I obtained from my favorite grocery store in Minneapolis, Byerlys. Their home economist gave this recipe to me as a serving suggestion for a dinner party menu. This is a nice, colorful and elegant dish to serve with any main coarse.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sweet red pepper strips
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup salted cashews
1/8 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Trim ends off beans. Bring large pot of water with salt to a boil. Add beans and bring back to a boil. Cook beans , uncovered for about 8-10minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain beans and plunge into cold water. Drain and refrigerate. Allow beans to come to room temp before remaining procedure.
  • In skillet melt butter and sauté red bell pepper for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in beans, lemon juice, cashews, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat stirring for about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 492.4, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.9

GREEN BEANS IN YELLOW PEPPER BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon softened butter, plus 6 tablespoons
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely shredded, plus 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into julienne strips (1 cup)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan. Add the shredded bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Combine the 6 tablespoons softened butter and the pine nuts in a food processor bowl or blender jar. Process until almost smooth. Add the shredded bell pepper, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Process until almost smooth. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Pour a small amount of salted water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the beans. Cook, covered, for 12 minutes; remove the colander with tongs. Add the bell pepper strips to the liquid in the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes; drain.
  • Put the beans in a serving bowl. Add half the butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange the pepper strips around the edge. Serve the remaining butter on the side or reserve for another use.

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES WITH LEMON CASHEW BUTTER



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This is another of my mother in law's Christmas specialties that she's passed along to me. Very easy, very pretty, and can be made ahead of time. Make sure your beans and red pepper are very fresh and blemish free for the best presentation.

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 quart water
2 small red bell peppers
1/2 cup cashews, coarsley chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and add beans.
  • Cook uncovered 4-5 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Drain, plunge in cold water, and drain again.
  • Divide into 8 bundles.
  • Slice red peppers into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Wrap each bundle of beans with a red pepper slice. Secure with a toothpick if necessary, but be sure to remove them or warn your guests so they don't bite into one! (Don't ask -- ).
  • Arrange on a baking sheet. This can be refrigerated overnight, if you're making them ahead.
  • Cook cashews in butter, stirring until toasted and butter is lightly brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add rind, juice, onions, and parsley. This may also be refrigerated overnight, covered.
  • Remove beans and butter mixture 30 minutes before serving. Warm butter if necessary.
  • Spoon butter mixture over beans.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon drippings over beans and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND RED BELL PEPPER



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Provided by Gertrude Burnom

Categories     Side     Bacon     Green Bean     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 pound green beans, trimmed, cut in half
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel and drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add green beans and bell pepper to skillet. Toss vegetables over medium-high heat until coated with drippings, about 1 minute. Add broth. Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEW BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 3

3 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashew nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain spoon into serving bowl.2. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add cashews cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until cashews are very light brown. Pour cashew butter over hot green beans.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 180 * Calories from Fat: 140 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 15 g 23% * Saturated Fat: 7 g 35% * Cholesterol: 30 mg 10% * Sodium: 170 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 9 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 10% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEW BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 3

3 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashew nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain spoon into serving bowl.2. Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add cashews cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until cashews are very light brown. Pour cashew butter over hot green beans.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 180 * Calories from Fat: 140 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 15 g 23% * Saturated Fat: 7 g 35% * Cholesterol: 30 mg 10% * Sodium: 170 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 9 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 10% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips and Conclusion

This delectable green beans and red bell pepper stir-fry with cashew butter offers a fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Here are some crucial tips to ensure your culinary success:

  • Select Crisp Veggies: Opt for vibrant and crisp green beans and red bell peppers. Fresh produce not only enhances the taste but also retains its texture during stir-frying.
  • Clean and Trim: Rinse the green beans and red bell peppers thoroughly under running water. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into manageable bite-sized pieces. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.
  • Heat Control: Maintain proper heat control throughout the stir-frying process. Start with high heat to sear the vegetables, then reduce it to medium-high or medium to allow them to cook evenly without burning.
  • Stir Consistently: Stir-frying involves constant movement. Use a spatula or a pair of chopsticks to ensure that the vegetables are evenly cooked and coated in the flavorful sauce.
  • Sauce Consistency: The cashew butter sauce should have a smooth and creamy texture. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more cashew butter or a cornstarch slurry. For a thinner consistency, add a bit of water or vegetable broth.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or scallions over the stir-fry. This adds a pop of color and enhances the overall flavor profile.

In conclusion, this green beans and red bell pepper stir-fry with cashew butter is an easy-to-prepare, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables with a creamy cashew butter sauce. It's a perfect weeknight meal that's not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Experiment with different vegetables and sauces to create your own personalized stir-fry variations. Enjoy this culinary delight as a main course or as a side dish to complement your favorite protein.

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