Green Beans with Cashews, Orange, Chili, and Mint

Serves 6 

Nutrition per serving – calories: 151, fat: 9g (saturated: 2g), carbohydrates: 15g, protein: 4g, fiber: 4g, sugar: 7g, sodium: 217 mg

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

• ½ cup lightly toasted cashews, crushed or finely chopped 

• 1 Fresno chili, seeded and chopped (or substitute 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)

• ¾ cup orange juice 

• Kosher Salt 

• 1½ pounds green beans, trimmed 

• ⅓ cup roughly chopped fresh mint 

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cashers and chilies and cook stirring constantly, until cashews are golden and fragrant for about 90 seconds. Transfer nuts to a small bowl and set aside. 

Add the beans, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon salt into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook beans are tender for about 15 minutes. Remove lid, and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced to a syrup about 2 minutes. Stir in the cashew mixture and half of the mint. Taste for seasoning. Transfer beans to a serving platter, top with remaining mint.