Honey Garlic Green Beans With Roasted Cashews
This honey garlic green beans recipe is sure to become a family favorite side dish. Roasted salted cashews add additional crunch and flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- ¼ cup roasted salted cashews, chopped
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and boil until they are tender, yet still crisp and still bright green in color, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the water and quickly transfer the cooked green beans to an ice bath to stop them from cooking further. Once cool, drain and pat dry.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the honey and minced garlic. Stir frequently until the honey is mixed in and the garlic is golden brown in color.
- Add the green beans, salt, and roasted cashews to the pan. Stir until the green beans and cashews are evenly coated with the butter and garlic. Immediately remove from the heat. Squeeze with fresh lemon if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian.
- Make it vegan: simply substitute the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar and use olive oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 6.8g
