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.

DAVID MOHAMED LEBBIE
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These green bean bundles are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them! They're also a great healthy snack for adults.


Tony's World
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The green bean bundles are a great source of protein and fiber, and the lemon-cashew butter sauce is delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


LoR
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from dinner the night before and I used it to make the lemon-cashew butter sauce. It was delicious!


Shehroz Ansari
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I love the presentation of this dish. The green bean bundles look so elegant on a plate. They're sure to impress your guests.


Craig Barker
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These green bean bundles are the perfect finger food. They're easy to eat and they're not messy. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Sohag Hossain
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I love the way the lemon-cashew butter sauce coats the green beans. It's so creamy and flavorful. I could eat this dish every day!


Rafia q Kousar
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These green bean bundles are a great healthy snack. They're low in calories and fat, and they're packed with nutrients. I love to eat them as a snack or as a side dish with dinner.


Ultor 383
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon-cashew butter sauce was so flavorful that it made the green beans taste delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Isaac Awotwe
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it for a special occasion.


Kundi Khan
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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 and the green beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sisay Aragie
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These green bean bundles are so easy to make! I was able to whip them up in no time. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


Biplove Magar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon-cashew butter sauce is tangy and creamy, and the green beans are crisp and flavorful. It's a great dish for a light lunch or dinner.


Faysal Mia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I had some leftover from a salad I made the night before and these bundles were the perfect way to use them up. They were delicious and easy to make.


Meagan church
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I made these green bean bundles for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. The lemon-cashew butter sauce was especially delicious.


nicholas Kintu
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These green bean bundles were a hit at my dinner party! The lemon-cashew butter sauce was incredibly flavorful and complemented the green beans perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


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