Green Bean Almondine with Garlic & Blue Cheese

Ingredients

Contains: milk, tree nuts (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 3 heads garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over the lowest heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very soft and pale golden. Do not let it brown.

2. Bring a pan of boiling water to a boil and season it with a pinch of salt. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and run under cold tap water to stop cooking.

3. Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden. Transfer to a plate.

4. Melt the butter with the second tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and toss for 3 minutes until hot.

5. Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Add the cooked garlic with its oil and toss for 1 minute more. Add extra cayenne only if you like more heat (optional).

6. Transfer the beans to a serving dish. Scatter the toasted almonds and crumbled blue cheese over the top and serve warm.