Let’s ring in 2015 with something green, shall we?
It’s a total cliché, I know. But December wasn’t all cookies and egg nog either – things were actually quite healthy around here. Waldorf Salad, Veggies with a Charred Onion Dip, Blueberry Baked Oatmeal and not a single cookie or candy insight! (Well, I was eating them but not making them.)
It’s no secret that I love green beans. (Always haricot verts actually, and there is a difference, albeit small.) Richie gets sick of them because week after week, I prepare them in the same exact way: lightly steamed, finished in a pan with a touch of (usually) butter, garlic salt (YES, the stuff that comes in a big green bottle) and red pepper flakes. On the nights that he makes them, they’re always much better! His secret?
Skipping the garlic salt and red pepper flakes. Butter, salt and pepper. That’s it.
But this idea for green beans basically fell into my lap (it was on the back of the package) and since I’ve been loving the blue cheese + nut +vinaigrette combo lately I had to make it immediately. I need a life – I know!
It couldn’t be easier to make. Steam the green beans, whip up the vinaigrette (which honestly, is something I think you should always have around) and toss everything together. Dinner vegetables get an upgrade!
Green Beans Vinaigrette with Blue Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup toasted and chopped nuts
Instructions
- Lightly steam green beans. (I microwave mine!)
- While the beans are cooking, whisk together shallot, mustard, vinegar, olive oil and salt & pepper.
- Toss green beans with about 1/4 cup of dressing. (You’ll have extra dressing.)
- Top with blue cheese and chopped nuts.
- Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Allie @ Sweet Potato Bites
I think the haricot verts are better too – and there IS a difference! We usually steam our beans too with salt and pepper but I definitely need to give this version a shot.
Emily
It’s a fun switch from the standard!
Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes
I love blue cheese and green beans. What a great combo! I also love your last picture that changes views with the cheese and nuts added.
Emily
Thanks Kristy!
Mercedes
I have never had blue cheese with green beans, but I can’t imagine that it wouldn’t be fab! I prefer haricots vert too!
Emily
SO much better! 🙂
erin
I need more green beans in my life. It’s a veggie I always forget about! Love the gif 🙂
Happy NYE, friend!
Emily
Hope you had a lovely NYE, cheers to an amazing 2015!
Amanda Paa
yum! this would be great for entertaining. i never thought of the green bean/blue cheese combo but i love it already. so many exciting things for you in 2015, can’t wait to see the little one! xo
Emily
Thank you, so sweet. 🙂
Joanne
I love this simple way to fancy up green beans! Sounds delicious.
Anna Johnson
We LOVE green beans – Cameron especially! This will be a nice new variety we’ll have to try, thanks!
Emily
Love that Cameron loves green beans. 🙂