Blue Cheese-Walnut Green Beans

Ingredients

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• 1 pound(s) green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup(s) water
• 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup(s) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup(s) toasted chopped walnuts (see Tips & Techniques)

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Directions

1. Bring green beans and water to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce 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 to 4 minutes more.
2. Add 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.
   
   Carb Servings: 1 vegetable, 1/2 high-fat meat, 2 fat. Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).

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Tips & Techniques

To toast chopped or sliced nuts, stir constantly in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.