Nutty Greens with Bacon and Blue Cheese

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the haricots verts and cook for about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the beans from the water and immediately place in a bowl of ice water.

4. 4

   Remove the haricots verts from the ice water and set aside in a medium bowl.

5. 5

   In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.

6. 6

   Remove the bacon and place on paper towels.

7. 7

   Add the beans to the bacon drippings and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

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   Add the blue cheese and toss just until it starts to melt.

9. 9

   Break the cooked bacon into bite-size pieces and add to pan.

10. 10

    Finish by stirring in the toasted chopped pecans.

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    Season with the freshly ground black pepper and just a tiny pinch of kosher salt.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.