Asparagus & Green Beans with Chilli & Cashews

Name: Asparagus and Green Beans with Chilli and Cashews
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200g asparagus, trimmed; 200g green beans, trimmed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small red chili, sliced; 1/4 cup cashews, toasted and chopped; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Enjoy a lively confluence of flavours with our Asparagus and Green Beans recipe, which was inspired by the rich produce of Australian markets. This meal blends the freshness of local asparagus and green beans with a dash of chilli and the crunch of cashews, making it ideal for a light lunch or as a fantastic side dish for any Australian gathering. Discover the tantalising combination of textures and flavours at the heart of this delectable masterpiece.

2 bunches thick asparagus, halved lengthways
250g green beans, trimmed
2 tbs olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
⅓ cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
Lemon wedges, to serve

STEP 1 Bring a large frying pan of water to the boil over high heat. Add beans and cook for 2 minutes then add asparagus and cook for a further minute. Drain and refresh in cold water. Set aside.

STEP 2 Wipe the pan dry. Heat oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute. Toss through asparagus, beans and cashews until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutritional Facts

Asparagus: Rich in vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Green beans: Provide fiber, vitamins A and C.
Cashews: High in healthy fats, protein, and magnesium.
Chilli: Rich in vitamin C and capsaicin.