Green Beans

Herbed Beans
2 lbs green beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
1/3 cup shredded fresh mint
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 T evoo, divided
1/2 tsp salt

Cook beans for 7-8 minutes in boiling water. Drain water, add 1/2 T oil and the garlic to the pan with the beans and cook for 1 minute. Place the herbs, pepper, remaining oil and salt in a bowl. Pour the beans and garlic into the bowl and toss to combine.



Blue Cheese Beans
1 pound green beans
1/4 cup water
2 tsp evoo
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Bring beans and water to a boil in a skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the beans are just tender, 3 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occassionally, until the water has evaporated, 3-4 minutes more.
Add oil, salt adn pepper to the pan and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and toss with blue cheese until well coated. Sprinkle each serving with nuts.