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READY IN 16 mins

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." — FOXLAIRFARM

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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

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Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 6 mins
READY IN 16 mins

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I am giving this recipe 4 stars with the following modifications. 1. you do not need to boil the vegetables just be sure to cut the fennel thin and add it first to be sure it ends up being tender. You can also use frozen beans. 2. Do not use 1/4 cup of oil, I think it was way too much. 3. 2 min prior to turning off the stove add the basil with sun-dried tomatoes in oil. 4. serve and add feta cheese (a little goes a long way) I just used 2tablespoons. Look forward to making this again!

—ALEMNIETO

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Aug 31, 2008

The fennel, basil, and feta combined perfectly in this dish. The market didn't have green beans, so I used swiss chard instead. I sauted the fennel without boiling it, and it still came out nice and tender. I think this would work well with any green veggie--asparagus, spinach, etc.

—KymInNM

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Nov 29, 2010

This recipe was fabulous- can be a side or a full meal. I added two small cloves of fresh garlic and minced onion for added flavor (since I can't have pepper).

—qkristen

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Nov 30, 2010

Great side dish for Thanksgiving or any meal! I tripled the recipe for our large group. Everyone loved this! The flavors work perfectly together and would be a great accompaniment to just about any meat. I had to use 2 skillets due to the amount I made, but it worked out fine. I had to make them a little ahead of time, so after boiling, draining & then tossing with olive oil & sauteing, I transferred to a large baking dish, covered with foil & kept warm in the oven for about 20 min. Just before serving I sprinkled with the basil & feta and it worked out fine. Will definitely make this again!

—LBC

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Sep 21, 2008

So easy to prepare, and it tasted as good as it looked. Great way to get your veggies! (I subbed Pam for the olive oil to cut down fat and used dried basil instead of fresh and it was still a total hit.) Will definitely make this again!

—bonkselle23

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Jan 19, 2008

I just "discovered" fennel and this is the first recipe I've tried. It's wonderful! We've had it 3 times in the last couple of weeks and it's always delicious. Goes especially well with sausage or pork chops. A keeper!

—Diana Cooper

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Feb 13, 2008

Made this tonight. A refreshing easy and different salad. Everyone loved it.Will make again and again. So simple and well worth the few minutes it takes.

—PSWEST

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Nov 30, 2010

really like this addition to the family dinner. Interesting taste!

—Danita

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Nutrition

Calories
221 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
13 g
4%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
17.6 g
27%

Fiber
5.7 g
23%

Protein
5.1 g
10%

Sodium
310 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 221
Calories from Fat: 159

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6g 27 %
** Saturated Fat 4.3g 22 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 310mg 12 %
** Potassium 493mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23 %
Protein 5.1g 10 %
Sugars 2.3g
** Vitamin A 20 %
** Vitamin C 43 %
** Calcium 19 %
** Iron 18 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 18 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 35 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.