Recipe by All Kovalencik,
Chef/Proprietor, of the Cauldron Restaurant in Nantucket Island, Mass. These green
beans are absolutely wonderful. They are also easy to make.
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Grilled Green Beans with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Recipe Type:
Green Beans,
Balsamic Vinegar,
Gorgonzola cheese
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients:
6 cups lightly-salted boiling water
1 pound
green beans (approximately 5 cups), ends trimmed
1 tablespoon
olive oil, divided
1/4 cup commercial-grade
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled
Gorgonzola Cheese
1 tablespoon firmly-packed brown sugar
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh
thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh
basil
Coarse
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat,
bring water to a boil. Add the beans and partially cook for 4 to 5 minutes (depending on
the degree of doneness you want). Remove from heat. Drain the beans in a colander and
immediately immerse them in an ice water bath to stop from cooking; drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine
1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, gorgonzola, brown sugar, garlic, green
onion, thyme, and basil. Cook just until the ingredients start to combine, approximately 7
minutes. Remove from heat.
Toss the green beans in the remaining 1 1/2
teaspoons olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Lightly grill the beans on
the barbecue grill approximately 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from barbecue
and toss in the warm vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
Grilled Green Beans with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette -
Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
green
beans |
1 pound |
0 |
50 |
.9 |
|
olive
oil |
1
tablespoon |
14 |
120 |
4 |
|
vinegar,
balsamic |
1 cup |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
gorgonzola
cheese |
1/4 cup
(2-oz) |
19.2 |
218 |
6.4 |
|
brown
sugar |
1
tablespoon |
0 |
33 |
1.1 |
|
garlic |
4 cloves |
0 |
10 |
.7 |
|
onion,
green |
1 each |
0 |
10 |
.7 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
33.2 |
441 |
13.8 |
|
Recipe
makes 6 servings.
Each Serving Totals - 5.5 Fat
Grams, 73.5 calories, 2.3 WW Points |