Simply Elegant Green Beans Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this Simply Elegant Green Bean recipe! This stunning side dish features crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and tangy balsamic vinegar. Perfect for impressing company or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe is easily scalable for any size gathering.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 245.2 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simply Elegant Green Beans

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How to Make Simply Elegant Green Beans

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of green beans and steam until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain the green beans and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of walnuts and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
  4. Add the cooked green beans, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the skillet.
  5. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and toss to coat the green beans and walnuts evenly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  8. Sprinkle 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese over the green beans. Toss gently to combine.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

29g

Carbs

3g