SIDE DISH

GREEN BEANS WITH HAZELNUTS AND GORGONZOLA

Any blue cheese is fine. Walnuts would be good here, too.

• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed

• 1 ½ tablespoons butter

• ½ cup chopped hazelnuts

• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans, return to a boil and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until bright green and still crisp. Drain well and set aside.

Return the pot to medium-high. Add the butter and hazelnuts and stir until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the green beans and stir until heated through.

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese and toss until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 8 servings.

Source: Associated Press.

Per serving: 122 calories (76 calories from fat), 9 g fat (3 g saturated, 0 g trans fats), 12 mg cholesterol, 4 protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 363 mg sodium.