Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, and Blue Cheese
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  1. In a large bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot, and 1/2 tablespoon oil to make dressing.
  2. In a small heavy skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute pecans with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until a shade darker, about 1 minute.
  3. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
  4. Coarsely chop nuts.
  5. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  6. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch beans until just tender, about 3 minutes, and drain in a colander.
  7. Transfer beans to ice water, stirring until just cool.
  8. Drain beans well and add to dressing.
  9. Crumble blue cheese over beans and gently toss with half of nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve beans at room temperature topped with remaining nuts.
  11. Serves 2 as a side dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 612.96 Kcal (2566 kJ)
Calories from fat 512.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.96g 88%
Cholesterol 15.95mg 5%
Sodium 315.03mg 13%
Potassium 677.87mg 14%
Total Carbs 21.23g 7%
Sugars 7.95g 32%
Dietary Fiber 10.54g 42%
Protein 13.91g 28%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 219.5mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.24 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.58g 88%
Cholesterol 6.04mg 5%
Sodium 119.36mg 13%
Potassium 256.84mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.04g 7%
Sugars 3.01g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4g 42%
Protein 5.27g 28%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 35%
Iron 1.3mg 20%
Calcium 83.2mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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