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Green Beans With Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds Recipe

Green Beans With Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds Recipe

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Green Beans With Blue Cheese and Toasted Almonds

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Ingredients:

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1/2-1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp cider vinegar
1 -2 tbsp finely chopped shallot (or to taste)
2 -3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1/2-3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
salt and black pepper

Directions:

In a small bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot and oil.
Prepare a bowl with ice water.
In a saucepan with a small amount of water, blanch/steam the beans until JUST firm-tender (about 3-4 minutes); drain through a colander, then immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water just for a couple of minutes to cool and keep the colour.
Remove the beans to a bowl and dry well patting with paper towels.
Drizzle the dressing over the beans; toss to combine.
Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
Add in blue cheese and almonds; toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl, and sprinkle with more sliced toasted almonds.
Serve at room temperature.
Delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	547.36 Kcal (2292 kJ)
Calories from fat	393.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.77g	67%
Cholesterol	15.95mg	5%
Sodium	331.76mg	14%
Potassium	906.85mg	19%
Total Carbs	27.34g	9%
Sugars	10.04g	40%
Dietary Fiber	12.38g	50%
Protein	20.57g	41%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	46%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	326.6mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.95 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.75g	67%
Cholesterol	5.01mg	5%
Sodium	104.22mg	14%
Potassium	284.88mg	19%
Total Carbs	8.59g	9%
Sugars	3.16g	40%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	50%
Protein	6.46g	41%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	46%
Iron	1.2mg	22%
Calcium	102.6mg	33%

* 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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