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.

Isadora Campos
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste.


Dipak Chaulagain
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this recipe.


FAUSTINA ASIEDU
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Samanda Martir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover blue cheese.


Rehema Rashid
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I love the combination of green beans and blue cheese.


AIMOO G
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Laynael Bandara
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a hit.


Ntlale Mokoena
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This recipe is a keeper!


Abbas Riaz
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I love the flavor of the blue cheese dressing.


Uzair Salyana
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This is a great side dish for any occasion.


Ch saif Gujjar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the green beans are always delicious.


MD Firoj
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Wandisile Sisipho
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the blue cheese dressing was delicious.


Govindra Shahi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover blue cheese. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Adeeb Ali
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I love this recipe! The blue cheese dressing is so creamy and flavorful. I also like that you can use fresh or frozen green beans.


Fajar Fatima
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are tender and the blue cheese dressing is delicious.


Aiman Umar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the blue cheese dressing is so flavorful.


Andriy Belizky
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The blue cheese added a delicious richness to the green beans, and the crispy shallots were the perfect finishing touch.