Dijon Bleu Cheese Green Beans With Toasted Pecans |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These have come to be known as Yummy Beans as they're so good that even people who don't like green beans will love them. Found the recipe on Epicurious a while back, and modified it a bit to add the bacon and make it easier to prepare. This makes a LOT of beans for a big gathering, but it's easily modified for a few people. Ingredients:
8 -10 slices of thick-cut quality bacon |
32 ounces green beans, fresh or frozen |
2 cups pecan halves |
1 cup crumbled blue cheese |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
Directions:
1. Mix the dressing (olive oil, cider vinegar, and mustard) and pour over the green beans, toss to coat and set aside.
2. Cook the bacon in a deep skillet until it's crispy enough to crumble. Set aside. Toast the pecans in the fat from the bacon just until they're about a shade darker. Add the green beans to the skillet, dressing and all, and saute until warmed through, but still bright green.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the bleu cheese while still warm so that it melts. Serve with the bacon and remaining bleu cheese crumbled over the top.
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