Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper with Cashew Butter

Add a burst of vibrant color and creamy flavor to your table with this Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper with Cashew Butter recipe. This quick, 25-minute dish combines crisp-tender green beans and sweet red bell pepper strips with a luscious, protein-packed cashew butter sauce that's rich with umami notes from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and zesty lime juice. Infused with garlic and garnished with nutty sesame seeds, this healthy, vegetarian stir-fry is perfect as a side dish or a light main course. With its blend of crunchy textures and bold flavors, this easy recipe is a nutritious, dairy-free, and gluten-free option that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Serve it warm with rice or quinoa for a wholesome dinner, or pair it with your favorite protein for a balanced meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Green beans
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons Cashew butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans. Cut them into 2-inch-long pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Set aside.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and water until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until they become bright green and start to soften.

Step 8

Add the red bell pepper strips to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 9

Pour the cashew butter sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through and slightly thicken.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Transfer the dish to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or light vegetarian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(748.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	931.6

Total Fat 73.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2841.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 19.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.7mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1704.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 24.4%