Green Beans With Blue Cheese, Walnut and Thyme Butter

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   Mash softened butter & 3 oz blue cheese together in a small bowl using a fork, until well combined.

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   Add 1/4 cup of walnuts, chopped thyme & freshly ground pepper.

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   Stir until well combined.

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   Scrape mixture onto a piece of parchment paper & use the parchment paper to roll & shape into a small log, about 5 to 6 inches (12 15cm) long.

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   Place in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours or until hard.

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   You can also pop it into the freezer for quick results.

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   Place beans in large, shallow pan (I use a deep frying pan with a lid).

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   Add about 1 inch (2.5cm) of water with a pinch of salt to pan; cover.

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   Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.

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    Shake pan gently to ensure all beans cook evenly.

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    Cook for about 4 minutes or until beans are tender but still a little firm.

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    Drain water from pan but leave beans in same pan.

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    Cut blue cheese butter log into thick slices & add half to pan.

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    Toss beans until the blue cheese butter slices are melted.

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    Place on serving platter & top with more slices or freeze for another use.

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    Top with extra blue cheese, extra walnuts & extra thyme.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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