Green Beans with Cashews

(Reprinted courtesy of The Ram Nut Diet™, by Leonard J. Ram, M.D.)

1 pound green beans, trimmed and broken into 1-inch lengths

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 red onion, slivered

1 /2 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/3 cup cashews, unsalted

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place green beans in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes.  Drain beans and 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, mushrooms, cashews, salt and pepper.  Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until onions are softened.  Add green beans to mixture, raise heat to high and continue to stir-fry for about another 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings