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Green bean salad with cheesy sun-dried tomato.
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5 from 3 votes

Cheesy Sun-Dried Tomato Green Bean

These perfectly blanched green beans are topped with toasted nuts, creamy Boursin, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Green Beans
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beans, boursin, cheese and nut beans, christmas sides, easy sides, green bean side, thanksgiving sides
Servings: 6
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 lb French green beans
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes drained
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 oz Boursin cheese or grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. 
  • Blanch green beans in the hot water for 4-5 minutes till they bend easily but are still bright in color. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately submerge the green beans in a bowl of ice water.
  • Return the pan to the stove on medium heat, add the butter and melt. 
  • Add the almonds to the pot and cook in the butter for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they are browning. 
  • Remove from the heat, add the  green beans, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and the cheese, toss to coat. 
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g