Best 9 Green Beans With Blue Cheese And Walnuts Recipes
Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, and when paired with blue cheese and walnuts, they create a flavor combination that is both satisfying and sophisticated. Green beans are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber. Blue cheese is a strong-flavored cheese that is made from cow's milk and has been ripened with a mold culture, giving it its characteristic blue-green veins. Walnuts are a type of tree nut that is rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. The combination of these three ingredients creates a dish that is not only delicious but also good for you.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
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
GREEN BEANS WITH FRESH HERBS AND WALNUTS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a big pinch of salt and the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, the beans should still be crisp, they will be cooked more in the oven. Drain them and set aside.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onions caramelize, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the thyme, rosemary and chives, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the green beans and walnuts, and stir well. Season, to taste.
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 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
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
For a simple side dish that seems nice enough for company, Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California perks up fresh green beans with minced garlic and toasted walnuts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large skillet over medium heat; cook walnuts in oil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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.
ITALIAN GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE
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
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
BLUE CHEESE PECAN GREEN BEANS
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
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
SIMPLY ELEGANT GREEN BEANS
The recipe title says it all, simple, yet elegant. Wonderful green beans using walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar. Simple company dish or great for those of us who like to eat as if we were having company! Reduces easily.
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
- Add green beans, salt and pepper.
- Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
- Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toss lightly and transfer to serving dish.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the beans by removing the ends. You can also blanch the beans by boiling them for 2-3 minutes and then immediately transferring them to an ice bath. This will help to preserve their color and crunch.
- Cook the beans until they are tender-crisp. Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland.
- Use high-quality blue cheese. Crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese are both good options.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet until they are fragrant. This will enhance their flavor.
- Serve the green beans warm or at room temperature. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Green beans with blue cheese and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beans are tender-crisp and flavorful, and the blue cheese and walnuts add a rich and nutty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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