FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE

Fresh Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese image

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.

Provided by FOXLAIRFARM

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g