Green Beans and Fennel
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Green Beans and Fennel recipe, a perfect combination of crisp-tender green beans and caramelized fennel infused with bright citrusy notes. Quickly blanched and sautéed, the green beans retain their fresh crunch while mingling with fragrant garlic, zesty lemon, and savory olive oil. A sprinkle of toasted almonds adds the perfect nutty crunch, while fresh parsley lends a burst of herbal freshness, making this dish as stunning to serve as it is delicious to eat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, flavor-packed recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, complementing everything from roasted chicken to grilled seafood.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 1 medium fennel bulb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them thoroughly. Set aside.
Slice the fennel bulb thinly, discarding the tough core and stalks. Reserve some fennel fronds for garnish, if desired.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for 3 minutes, until they are tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the fennel slices to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to combine with the fennel.
Season with salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted almonds.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with reserved fennel fronds if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 278 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
