Sautéed Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
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Sautéed Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Description
Sautéed Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Walnuts starts by heating olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly cooking trimmed green beans until they become crisp-tender and lightly browned on the edges. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the beans retain a fresh snap while developing a subtle caramelized flavor.
Once removed from heat, roughly chopped walnuts and crumbled blue cheese are scattered over the beans, delivering a buttery crunch and distinctive savory sharpness from the cheese. This finishing touch offers a contrast to the green beans' mild taste and texture.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm green beans and slightly melting blue cheese. This dish complements richer main courses by adding a fresh, flavorful vegetable side with a touch of decadence.
Blue cheese can be substituted with milder cheeses like feta or goat cheese if preferred to moderate the pungency while maintaining creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Green bean washed and trimmed, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 4 oz. blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans (1 lb.) and salt and pepper to taste, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and beginning to brown on the outside.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the walnuts (1/2 cup) and crumbled blue cheese (4 oz.) on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute blue cheese with crumbled feta, goat cheese, or queso fresco.
- Season green beans with salt and pepper to taste during sautéing for balanced seasoning.
- Nutrition info does not include seasoning or optional ingredient details; calculate separately if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 999IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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