Fresh Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese

Fresh green beans and fresh fennel, cooked until crisp-tender are then briefly sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, along with fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.