Fennel Green Beans

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Try this creative combination of fennel and green beans for a tasty addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And it only takes minutes to prepare!

Prep and Cook Time: 12 minutesr
Serves 2

Ingredients:
• 3 cups thin green beans
• 1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 1 fresh tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped
• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Slice onion and let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out its health-promoting properties.
2. Bring water to a boil in a steamer with a tight fitting lid.
3. Cut ends off beans and cut into 1-2 inch pieces. Slice fennel and onion.
4. Steam beans and onion together for about 3 minutes, and add fennel. Steam for another 2 minutes. Drain well and pat with paper towel so any excess water does not dilute taste.
5. Toss with rest of ingredients.