Fennel Green Beans

Prep and Cook Time: 12 minutes

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.

Serves 2