Best 10 Honey Cashew Green Beans Recipes

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Honey cashew green beans is a classic Chinese dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. It is a popular side dish or appetizer and can be served with a variety of main courses. The combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors makes this dish a favorite among many. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the perfect honey cashew green beans, including tips on selecting the best ingredients, the proper cooking techniques, and variations to suit your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH A HONEY CASHEW SAUCE



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Tender green beans with a yummy cashew sauce. This recipe is made in minutes. Especially if you have the frozen green beans already washed and trimmed. I halved the recipe for my family, so the yield/serving amounts are a guess.

Provided by knobbyknee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh green beans
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Steam green beans until tender, drain and set aside in saucepan. In a skillet (small), sauté cashews and butter on low heat for 5 minutes (watch closely, you don't want to burn the cashews).
  • Add honey and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Pour over beans and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.2

HONEY CASHEW GREEN BEANS



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Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute cashews in butter for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in honey; heat through. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CASHEWS



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cashew     Green Bean     Vegan     Potluck     Shallot     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 cup salted roasted cashews (3 ounces), chopped
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 4 medium)
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in lower third.
  • Toss green beans with cashews, shallots, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then spread evenly in a large 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until green beans are tender and nuts are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

HONEY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family's favorite way to enjoy them. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients; set aside. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Coat stockpot with cooking spray. Add beans; cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until slightly blistered, 2-3 minutes. Add sauce; continue stirring until beans are coated and sauce starts to evaporate slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY CASHEW GREEN BEANS



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Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews
4 ½ teaspoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute cashews in butter for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in honey; heat through. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 123.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 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

HONEY CASHEW GREEN BEANS



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Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews
4 ½ teaspoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Place beans in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute cashews in butter for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in honey; heat through. Transfer beans to a serving bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 123.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

TERIYAKI CASHEW GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Teriyaki Cashew Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, cut into strips
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans or 1 1/2 lbs frozen green beans, trimmed and steamed until tender
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine teriyaki sauce and honey; set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add pepper and onion, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add beans, cashews, and teriyaki-honey mixture; toss gently until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 4.5

HONEY-ALMOND GREEN BEANS



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A touch of sweetness is all it takes to make these green beans a little less ordinary.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon honey
2 pounds green beans
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix butter and honey; set aside.
  • Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • Toss beans and honey mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut green beans.
  • If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • If you want a sweeter dish, add more honey or brown sugar.
  • Garnish the dish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Honey cashew green beans is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and flavorful side dish, give honey cashew green beans a try!

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