GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE

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My sister-in-law gave me this great, simple recipe. Green beans are sauteed in bacon fat, then tossed with toasted nuts and crumbled blue cheese. Very rich and quite fattening, but great for holidays!

Provided by Kate

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
¼ cup bacon drippings
3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a saucepan with one inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
  • Heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, and toss to coat. Saute until the beans are heated through. Sprinkle with nuts and crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Noah Jean
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I love that it's low in calories and fat.


Chris Lopez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Mike Mbata
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this recipe. The blue cheese adds a nice tanginess that really complements the green beans.


Mr Arafat
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


Felicia Henderson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Sharon Masendeke
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


John Terry
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of nuts and cheeses and it's always delicious.


Joanne “Jojo” Adams
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


jonathan smith
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and it tastes great.


Michelle Strickland
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I love that it's low in calories and fat.


Heera Sen
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The blue cheese and walnuts really take it to the next level.


Antor dotto
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I've never been a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They're so good!


Sihle Mathibela
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This is my new favorite way to cook green beans. They're so flavorful and delicious.


Munir Ahmed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Oscar Vasquez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Kabuubi Amon
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I was skeptical about the blue cheese, but it really works in this dish. It adds a nice tanginess that balances out the sweetness of the green beans.


Liz McClurg
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of green beans, blue cheese, and walnuts is just perfect.


Ayesha Sweety
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These green beans with blue cheese were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious and flavorful they were.