Great Greens With Cashews Recipes

GREAT GREENS WITH CASHEWS RECIPE #3

Steps:

• 1. In a blender or food processor bowl, combine1/2 cup. of the cashews, water, garlic, salt, and onion powder.
• 2. Cover and blend or process about 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mixture will thicken as it purees. Stir in lemon juice.
• 3. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to three days.
• 4. In a salad bowl combine greens, tomatoes, peas, and green onion. Divide greens among 4 serving plates.
• 5. Sprinkle with remaining cashews. Drizzle dressing over each serving.
• 6. Sprinkle with fresh pepper.

CURRIED GREENS WITH GOLDEN ONIONS AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Cook onion with salt to taste in 3 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and some wedges are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together spices.
• Add cashews to onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until nuts are 1 shade darker, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mix and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook remaining spice mix, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately stir in the 3 greens and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated and greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Serve greens sprinkled with onion mixture.

GREEN BEANS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place green beans in a pot of boilling water and cook for 5 minutes.
• Drain beans and immediately place in a bowl of ice-cold water, drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
• Add onions, cashews, salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
• Add the cooked green beans, raise heat to high, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until beans feel hot to the touch.
• Take care not to burn the cashews during process.
• Transfer the beans to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.
• Serve.

GREAT GREENS WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• FOR DRESSING ~ In a food processor or blender combine 1/2 cup of the cashews, water, garlic, salt & onion powder.
• Cover & blend until mixture is smooth & creamy. It will thicken as it blends.
• Stir in lemon juice & set aside.
• FOR SALAD ~ In a salad bowl toss together the greens, tomatoes, peas, raisins & green onions.
• To serve, divide among 4 serving plates or salad bowls.
• Sprinkle with remaining cashews & drizzle dressing over each serving.