Fresh Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese

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.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 6 mins

TOTAL : 16 mins

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 servings

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.

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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.

Per Serving: 221 calories; protein 5.1g; carbohydrates 13g; fat 17.6g; cholesterol 14mg; sodium 251.8mg.