FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE

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"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 escripps

Categories     Low Protein

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1- Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add 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.
  • 2- Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and 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.
  • 3- Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 94.8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 2.8

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