Best 8 Green Beans Toasted Pecans Blue Cheese Recipes

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Green beans, toasted pecans, and blue cheese come together to form a delightful combination of flavors and textures. These three ingredients can be used to make a variety of dishes, from salads to casseroles. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing summer side dish or a hearty and comforting winter meal, there is a recipe out there that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for green beans, toasted pecans, and blue cheese, so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE CHEESE PECAN GREEN BEANS



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Make a delicious side dish with green beans and pecans - a tasty accompaniment to your dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine)
3 oz blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, place beans in 1 inch water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain. Place in serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook pecans over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are golden brown and toasted. Place in small bowl; reserve.
  • In same 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Heat, stirring constantly about 6 minutes or until butter is golden brown. (Once the butter begins to brown, it browns very quickly and can bum, so use low heat and watch carefully.) Immediately remove from heat. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and reserved pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN BEANS, TOASTED PECANS, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pecan     Green Bean     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans
3/4 pound green beans
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese such as Maytag

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1/2 tablespoon oil to make dressing. In a small heavy skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pecans with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool. Coarsely chop nuts.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans until just tender, about 3 minutes, and drain in a colander. Transfer beans to ice water, stirring until just cool. Drain beans well and add to dressing. Crumble blue cheese over beans and gently toss with half of nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans at room temperature topped with remaining nuts.

GREEN BEANS, TOASTED PECANS, AND BLUE CHEESE



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Make and share this Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, and Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pecans
3/4 lb green beans
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese, such as maytag

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1/2 tablespoon oil to make dressing.
  • In a small heavy skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute pecans with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until a shade darker, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
  • Coarsely chop nuts.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans until just tender, about 3 minutes, and drain in a colander.
  • Transfer beans to ice water, stirring until just cool.
  • Drain beans well and add to dressing.
  • Crumble blue cheese over beans and gently toss with half of nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans at room temperature topped with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 315.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 10.3

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON AND BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce
Fresh lemon juice, as needed
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

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 PECANS



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I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining friends and family, which we love to do." Pecans, a splash of orange and maple syrup make this side dish something extra-special! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
BEANS:
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Add syrup and salt; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until pecans are glossy. Spread on foil to cool., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender; stir in the flour, orange zest and cayenne. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUE CHEESE GREEN BEANS



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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

6 bacon strips, diced
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Pepper to taste

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 TOASTED PECANS



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Nutty green beans make the perfect side for whatever main dish is on the menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3/4 pound green beans, stem ends removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until fragrant, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a simmer. Place green beans in basket; cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer green beans to a serving platter; drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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My family loves vegetables, and I am always looking for new ways to spice them up. This recipe is one of our favorites for green beans. I use blue cheese, but feta or mozzarella can be substituted.

Provided by judy2304

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine beans, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, and salt in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover and cook in the microwave on high, stirring twice, until beans are tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 313.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • For optimal flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To save time, blanch the green beans in advance. Blanching helps preserve their color and crunch.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven. This will help them brown evenly.
  • Use good quality blue cheese. A strong, flavorful blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Green beans, toasted pecans, and blue cheese are a classic combination that is always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is a simple but delicious way to prepare this dish. The green beans are blanched to preserve their color and crunch, the pecans are toasted to enhance their flavor, and the blue cheese adds a salty, tangy touch. The buttermilk dressing is light and creamy, and it helps to bring all the flavors together. This dish is perfect for a summer potluck or barbecue, or it can be served as a side dish for a weeknight meal.

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