fresh green beans, fennel, and feta cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed


• 1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices


• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil


• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves


• salt and pepper to taste


• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 mins
Ready Time: 16 mins



• 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.