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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
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
- 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
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!
Serving: 1g | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g