Blue Cheese Green Beans

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Blue Cheese Green Beans
20 min.
6
235kcal

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Featuring a delightful combination of flavors and textures, Blue Cheese Green Beans is a must-try side dish that's sure to impress your dinner guests. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with delicious ingredients, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish serves six and offers a balanced caloric breakdown with 235 kcal per serving.

The star of the show is the blue cheese, which pairs wonderfully with the fresh green beans, adding a rich, creamy taste that complements the dish's other ingredients. To achieve the perfect texture, we'll cook the green beans until they're crisp-tender, ensuring they retain their vibrant green color and natural crunch. The addition of bacon and pecans brings a delightful crunch and a savory depth of flavor, while a hint of pepper adds a subtle kick.

Whether you're looking to add a new side dish to your Thanksgiving table or simply want to elevate your weeknight dinners, Blue Cheese Green Beans is a recipe you'll reach for time and time again. So, grab your frying pan and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  bacon diced
  • 0.5 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • pound green beans fresh cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • servings bell pepper to taste
  • servings bell pepper to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels.
  2. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
  3. In the drippings, cook and stir the beans for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  4. Add the blue cheese, pecans, pepper and bacon. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein13.79%
Fat61.12%
Carbs25.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.5
Glycemic Load
3.46
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.687825988168%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.65mg
Delphinidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.34mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg
Luteolin
1.01mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
2.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.47kcal
11.77%
Fat:16.93g
26.05%
Saturated Fat:5.53g
34.56%
Carbohydrates:15.64g
5.21%
Net Carbohydrates:9.89g
3.6%
Sugar:9.02g
10.02%
Cholesterol:22.96mg
7.65%
Sodium:285.51mg
12.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.6g
17.2%
Vitamin C:200.01mg
242.44%
Vitamin A:5284.19IU
105.68%
Vitamin K:40.29µg
38.37%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.5%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.31%
Folate:98.87µg
24.72%
Fiber:5.75g
23.01%
Vitamin E:2.87mg
19.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.43%
Potassium:571.09mg
16.32%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.11%
Phosphorus:159.46mg
15.95%
Vitamin B3:3.08mg
15.42%
Magnesium:49.33mg
12.33%
Calcium:103.14mg
10.31%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.11%
Selenium:6.89µg
9.84%
Iron:1.7mg
9.43%
Zinc:1.39mg
9.25%
Copper:0.16mg
8.19%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.12%