Green Beans 'n Fennel

Bergy's Note:

I love the subtle flavor of fennel. The tomatoe sauce gives eye appealing color. Quick & easy

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons lite olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 lb whole fresh green beans, ends snipped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion& garlic cook 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, fennel, salt pepper and sugar.
4. Cook uncovered until thickened and juice has evaporated about 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile put whole green beans into apot of boiling lightly salted water.
6. Cook until tender crisp 5 minutes.
7. Drain and toss with the sauce& parsley.

Reviews

[Spencer #2]

I was hesitant about adding a tomato sauce to green beans but the flavors complimented each other well. This is an excellent way to add some zip to otherwise plain boiled green beans.