Blue cheese and walnut green beans

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed

• 1/4 cup water 

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

• 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled

• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Directions

• Bring the green beans and water to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beans are just tender, 3 minutes.

• Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated, 3-4 minutes more.

• Add the oil, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.

• Transfer the beans to a large bowl and toss with blue cheese until well coated. Sprinkle each serving with walnuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 163 cal

• Fat: 12g

• Saturated fat: 3g

• Monounsaturated fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 8mg

• Sodium: 302mg

• Potassium: 233mg

• Carbohydrate: 10g

• Fiber:4g

• Sugar: 6g

• Protein: 8g