Fennel Green Beans

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 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 

Nutritional Profile

Fennel Green Beans
1.00 serving
(299.00 grams)

Calories: 135

NutrientDRI/DV

 vitamin C52.5%

 fiber31.2%

 potassium19.5%

 molybdenum12.3%

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Fennel Green Beans 1.00 serving 299.00 grams Calories: 135
Nutrient	Amount	DRI/DV (%)	Nutrient Density	World's Healthiest Foods Rating
vitamin C	39.38 mg	52.5	7.0	very good
fiber	7.80 g	31.2	4.2	very good
potassium	685.09 mg	19.6	2.6	good
molybdenum	5.54 mcg	12.3	1.6	good

World's Healthiest Foods Rating	Rule
excellent	DRI/DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DRI/DV>=10%
very good	DRI/DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DRI/DV>=5%
good	DRI/DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DRI/DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Fennel Green Beans