Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds
Elevate your side dish game with this sophisticated recipe for Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection, then tossed with a savory blend of garlic, butter, and olive oil for a burst of flavor in every bite. Topped with creamy blue cheese crumbles and crunchy, golden-toasted almonds, this dish balances rich and nutty flavors with the subtle brightness of fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant yet easy-to-make side pairs beautifully with everything from roasted chicken to grilled steak. Ideal for holiday spreads or weeknight dinners alike, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans by cooking them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop cooking and preserve their color. After 2 minutes, drain and pat dry.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss to combine and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the green beans to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and blue cheese crumbles evenly over the green beans before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1984 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1410 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
