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Blue Cheese Green Beans Recipe

I was a little hesitant when I first tried this recipe. My sons usually don't care for green beans, and I thought they wouldn't be fond of the blue cheese. To my pleasant surprise, they loved every bite.

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Blue Cheese Green Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until combined. Gradually add oil in a steady stream, processing until smooth; set aside.
Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the blue cheese mixture and sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 146 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Blue Cheese Green Beans in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p132