Simply Elegant Green Beans

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The recipe title says it all, simple, yet elegant. Wonderful green beans using walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar. Simple company dish or great for those of us who like to eat as if we were having company! Reduces easily.

by GirlEatsWorld·published 2003-01-03

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Beans

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

245 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmedgreen-beans
1 tablespoon olive oilolive-oil
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely choppedwalnut
salt and peppersalt-and-pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarbalsamic-vinegar
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbledgoat-cheese

Instructions (8 steps)

01Steam green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes).
02Drain and set aside.
03Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast in oil for about 3 minutes.
04Add green beans, salt and pepper.
05Sauté for about 3 more minutes.
06Add balsamic vinegar, toss with beans and walnuts to thoroughly coat.
07

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