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.

Amdadul houqhe
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add some garlic and chili pepper to the sauce for a little more flavor.


Hisam Kalwar
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from the recipe. The green bean bundles were still very flavorful.


Leset Thomas
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I'm allergic to cashews, so I substituted almond butter in the sauce. It turned out just as delicious.


Alaina Wright
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This recipe is a little too complicated for me. I prefer recipes that are quick and easy.


Hana Najax
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my green bean bundles turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water in the sauce.


Terence Savoy
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the green bean bundles, and they even asked for seconds.


VoidPh0enix
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The lemon-cashew butter sauce is amazing.


Chance Line
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These green bean bundles are so cute and festive. They would be perfect for a holiday party.


Taurai Ncube
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon-cashew butter sauce made all the difference.


saif bhatti
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The green beans take just a few minutes to cook, and the lemon-cashew butter sauce can be made while the beans are cooking.


Fake zx
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon and cashew butter complement each other perfectly.


Queen B
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These green bean bundles were a hit at my dinner party! The lemon-cashew butter sauce was tangy and creamy, and the green beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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