Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Walnuts. This delectable dish combines crisp green beans, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts for a delightful culinary experience. Perfectly balancing sharp, tangy, and nutty notes, this recipe promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Discover this exceptional side dish, along with irresistible variations like Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Parmesan, and Green Beans with Crispy Bacon and Balsamic Glaze. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic green bean, ensuring a satisfying and memorable meal. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with these extraordinary green bean recipes.
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GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS
My family likes this recipe a lot, and it's part of our traditional Thanksgiving meal. If you make this ahead of time, wait and add the cheese right before serving, after reheating the beans. You can also serve the beans without the cheese and let guests add cheese when serving.
Provided by KiminyMe
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Steam or cook green beans for about 5 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add walnuts and saute for a minute or so, to soften the nuts and flavor the butter.
- Add the cooked green beans and stir to coat beans with the flavored butter.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the blue cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 99.6, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.2
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter and oil. When hot, add the green beans in one layer. When the beans are just beginning to color, stir them around and add the Worcestershire, sriracha and lemon juice. Cook until the beans are crisp-tender, a few more minutes. Transfer them to a plate, crumble over the blue cheese and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT AND THYME BUTTER
Perfectly cooked green beans are tossed with a compound butter with blue cheese, walnut & fresh thyme. This would make a perfect holiday recipe or is a great way to serve up the summer harvest of green beans.
Provided by TheFreshAussie
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash softened butter & 3 oz blue cheese together in a small bowl using a fork, until well combined. Add 1/4 cup of walnuts, chopped thyme & freshly ground pepper. Stir until well combined. Scrape mixture onto a piece of parchment paper & use the parchment paper to roll & shape into a small log, about 5 to 6 inches (12 - 15cm) long. Place in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours or until hard. You can also pop it into the freezer for quick results.
- Place beans in large, shallow pan (I use a deep frying pan with a lid). Add about 1 inch (2.5cm) of water with a pinch of salt to pan; cover. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Shake pan gently to ensure all beans cook evenly. Cook for about 4 minutes or until beans are tender but still a little firm. Drain water from pan but leave beans in same pan.
- Cut blue cheese butter log into thick slices & add half to pan. Toss beans until the blue cheese butter slices are melted. Place on serving platter & top with more slices or freeze for another use. Top with extra blue cheese, extra walnuts & extra thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 444.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 7.9
BLUE CHEESE GREEN BEANS
Bacon, blue cheese and chopped nuts make this my mom's favorite way to enjoy green beans. I always prepare this side dish when she's coming for dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In the drippings, cook and stir the beans for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the blue cheese, pecans, pepper and bacon. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE
I was a little hesitant when I first tried this recipe. My sons usually don't care for green beans, and I thought they wouldn't be fond of the blue cheese. To my pleasant surprise, they loved every bite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Gradually add oil in a steady stream, processing until smooth; set aside. , Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the blue cheese mixture and sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
Super yummy dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Tina
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen green beans, be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. This will help to preserve their color and nutrients.
- Sauté the green beans in a little olive oil or butter until they are heated through. Add some minced garlic and shallots for extra flavor.
- Stir in the blue cheese and walnuts just before serving. The blue cheese will melt slightly and coat the green beans, while the walnuts will add a crunchy texture.
- Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.
Conclusion:
Green beans with blue cheese and walnuts is a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a richer flavor, use a stronger blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort. For a milder flavor, use a milder blue cheese, such as Danish Blue or Cambozola. You can also add other ingredients to the dish, such as crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, or sliced mushrooms. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. The blue cheese and walnuts add a delicious and unique flavor that will make this dish a hit with everyone at the table.
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