Sautéed String Beans and Cashews are the perfect side dish for any entree. Quick and easy to prepare and so delicious. A family favorite for holidays and weeknight meals.
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Sautéed String Beans and Cashews
Yields: 4 large side servings
Ingredients:
- 1 16 ounce package frozen whole sting beans, thawed slightly in fridge or microwave
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped or minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- sea salt and ground pepper to taste
- lemon zest and wedges, optional for garnish
- 1/2 cup whole or halved cashews
Perfection!
Directions:
- Heat a large non stick pan on medium, add olive oil, wait just a few seconds then add garlic, mix for another few seconds.
- Gently toss in string beans. Mix until all the beans are coated with oil and are heated throughout. This should be about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix for just another couple of minutes then plate up.
- Serve with lemon wedges as garnish and or zest.
Enjoy the deliciousness!

Sautéed String Beans and Cashews
Sautéed String Beans and Cashews are the perfect side dish for any entree. Quick and easy to prepare and so delicious. A family favorite for holidays and weeknight meals.
Servings 4 sides
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package frozen whole sting beans, thawed slightly in fridge or microwave
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- sea salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup whole or halved cashews
- lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
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1.Heat a large non stick pan on medium, add olive oil, wait just a few seconds then add garlic, mix for another few seconds.
2.Gently toss in string beans. Mix until all the beans are coated with oil and are heated throughout. This should be about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix for just another couple of minutes then plate up.
3.Serve with lemon wedges as garnish and or zest. Enjoy with family and friends!