Green Bean Almondine w/Bleu Cheese

By Cubby

Ingredients

• 8 Servings
• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• zest of one lemon
• 2-4 oz. crumbled blue cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Blanch & shock beans.
Heat sauté pan over medium heat and toast almonds until just turning golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from pan and reduce heat to low. Melt butter in pan, then add shallot and cook, stirring once or twice, until shallots are golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
Add to pan with shallots. Add almonds and lemon zest and toss gently.
Top with blue cheese and serve.
Serves 8.