Nutty Greens with Bacon and Blue Cheese

The last several times that I have made green beans they have been just so-so. Lacking flavor, complexity and definitely nothing to write home about. Then I found it! A recipe that finally had something worthy of trying and ultimately, after tasting, worthy of posting for you guys. These nutty green beans have the slightest hint of blue cheese. The saltiness of the bacon mixed with the sweetness of the glazed pecans give that sweet and salty combination that we all yearn for in every dish!

Source: Food Network's Claire Robinson

You Will Need:

• Kosher Salt
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 3 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup blue cheese, cut into small chunks
• 1/4 cup glazed whole pecans, coarsely chopped ( I used Emerald)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Here we go:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
• Add the green beans and cook for about 2 minutes
• Remove the beans from the water and immediately place in a bowl of ice water to stop beans from cooking
• Remove the green beans from the ice water and set aside in a medium sized bowl
• In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp
• Remove the bacon and place on paper towels
• Add the beans to the bacon drippings and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes
• Add the blue cheese and toss just until it starts to melt
• Break the cooked bacon into bite-size pieces and add to pan
• Finish by stirring in the toasted chopped pecans
• Season with the freshly ground black pepper and just a tiny pinch of kosher salt
• Serve immediately

Serves 2
Happy Feasting!