Roasted Garlic Green Beans with Cashews Recipe

Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Makes: 8 Servings

Ingredients:
- 10 Garlic Cloves: Unpeeled
- 2 Tsp. Plus 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil: Divided
- 2 Lbs. of Fresh Green Beans: Trimmed
- 1 Cup of Water
- 1 Cup of Lightly Salted Cashews: Coarsely Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp. of Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. of Pepper

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with 2 tsp. of oil; wrap in foil. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool slightly. Squeeze garlic from skins; mash with a fork to form a paste.

2. In a Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans and garlic; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add cashews, salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Bon Appetit!