SAUTéED GREEN BEANS AND SHALLOTS

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Crumbled blue cheese and bacon give this green bean side an elegant taste without any fuss.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
4 slices bacon
2 shallots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat 2 quarts (8 cups) water to boiling. Add green beans. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove green beans from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Cook shallots in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add green beans, salt, black pepper and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
  • Spoon bean mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

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