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Blue cheese and walnut green beans

Recipe Information

Description:
Blue cheese and walnut green beans is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Blue Cheese; Green Beans; Walnuts
Category Dairy; Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Directions

  • Bring the green beans and water to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beans are just tender, 3 minutes.

  • Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated, 3-4 minutes more.

  • Add the oil, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.

  • Transfer the beans to a large bowl and toss with blue cheese until well coated. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 163 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 8mg

  • Sodium: 302mg

  • Potassium: 233mg

  • Carbohydrate: 10g

  • Fiber:4g

  • Sugar: 6g

  • Protein: 8g