Best 8 Roasted Green Beans With Blue Cheese Recipes

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Roasted green beans with blue cheese is a classic side dish with a modern twist that will add a pop of color and flavor to your next meal. Tender green beans are coated in a savory mixture of olive oil, garlic, and salt, then roasted to perfection. Once roasted, the green beans are tossed with creamy blue cheese and crumbled bacon for a dish that is both indulgent and delicious. With its vibrant green color and bold flavors, roasted green beans with blue cheese is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or potluck.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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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

4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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.

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.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Bean     Side     Roast

Yield 4-6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large red pepper, cored and seeded
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled
1/2 cup walnuts
2 to 3 ounces American blue cheese, preferably Rogue River smoked
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the green beans and dry well. Place in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and half of the salt. Season with pepper to taste. Toss to coat well. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. 2. Cut the red pepper and onion into slices about the same thickness as the green beans. Place in a bowl and add the remaining oil and salt and season with pepper. Toss to coat well. Spread on a second rimmed baking sheet. 3. Heat the oven to 475 degrees. As it heats, toast the walnuts in a small baking dish, 5 to 10 minutes; watch carefully to be sure they don't burn. Cool, then coarsely chop. 4. Roast the vegetables until they're soft and starting to caramelize, 15 to 30 minutes, stirring and turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly without burning. 5. Transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with the walnuts. Crumble the blue cheese over and sprinkle with the chives. Serve warm or at room temperature. Each of 8 servings: 188 calories; 6 grams protein; 11 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fiber; 15 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 9 mg. cholesterol; 551 mg. sodium.

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 BLUE CHEESE AND ROASTED PEPPERS



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Make and share this Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Roasted Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 ounces frozen cut green beans
1/2 roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Spray a 2 qt casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine beans, red pepper strips, salt and pepper in the prepared dish.
  • combine milk and cream cheese in a small saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until melted.
  • Add blue cheese.
  • Stir just until mixed in.
  • Pour cheese mixture over beans.
  • Combine bread crumbs and butter.
  • Sprinkle over beans and cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, covered, for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 643.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5, Protein 12.5

GREEN BEANS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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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

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon cooking margarine
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

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 BEAN "ALMONDINE" WITH GARLIC AND BLUE CHEESE



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This variation of classic French green bean amandine includes roasted garlic and blue cheese for an extra kick.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 1h42m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 heads garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon butter
⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Cut top 1/3 off garlic heads, exposing the cloves. Place garlic in the prepared baking dish cut side up. Pour olive oil over the garlic and season with salt. Fold up foil and seal to create a tight packet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a paring knife inserts easily into the center of a garlic clove, about 1 hour; set aside to cool. Once cool, remove each garlic clove from the skin. Reserve remaining olive oil.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add green beans and cook until bright green and nearly tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain beans and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely; drain well and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss green beans, roasted garlic and reserved olive oil, toasted almonds, and 1 tablespoon olive oil together in a large bowl; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and top with blue cheese.7
  • Bake until cheese is melted and beans are fully tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 171.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Oven-Roasting Method: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) for optimal roasting temperature.
  • Green Beans Selection: Choose fresh, tender green beans with a vibrant color and snap. Avoid limp or discolored beans.
  • Trimming Green Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans, removing any tough or fibrous ends.
  • Olive Oil and Seasoning: Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance their flavor.
  • Roasting Time: Roast the green beans for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  • Blue Cheese and Toppings: Crumble blue cheese over the roasted green beans and add additional toppings such as walnuts, bacon, or bread crumbs for a gourmet touch.

Conclusion:

Roasted green beans with blue cheese is a versatile and delectable side dish that complements various main courses. Its combination of roasted flavors, tangy blue cheese, and optional toppings creates a symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or preparing a weeknight meal, this recipe offers an elegant and flavorful accompaniment that will impress your guests or family.

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