Asian-style Green Beans with Cashews

Ingredients

 * 2 lb green beans, Trimmed
 * 3 Tbsp rice-wine vinegar
 * 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 Tsp Grated fresh ginger
 * 1 Tsp salt
 * 1/4 Tsp sugar
 * 1/4 Tsp Grated lemon peel
 * 2/3 Cup Sliced Green onions
 * 1/2 Cup Chopped Roasted Cashews, Divided

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large saucepan filled two thirds with water to a boil
 * 2) Add beans.
 * 3) Cook beans until just tender, about 7 minutes.
 * 4) Drain in colander under cold running water.
 * 5) Meanwhile, combine vinegar, oil, ginger, salt, sugar and lemon peel in a large bowl.
 * 6) Add beans, green onions and 1/4 cup of the cashews
 * 7) Toss well and transfer to a serving bowl.
 * 8) Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup cashews.
 * 9) Serve immediately.

Makes 6 Cups

Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts Are Based on 1/2 Cup Per Serving


 * 75 Calories
 * 5g Total Fat
 * 1g Saturated Fat
 * 0mg Cholesterol,
 * 233mg Sodium
 * 7g Carbs
 * 2g Fiber
 * 2g Protein

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From: Ladies Home Journal