Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans Fresh Green Beans, Fennel, and Feta Cheese 4.5 (49) 37 Reviews 6 Photos Fresh green beans and fresh fennel cooked until crisp-tender are then briefly sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, along with fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese. Submitted by FOXLAIRFARM Updated on January 7, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Total Time: 16 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1 fennel bulb, cut into thin slices ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Fill a saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and fennel slices; cook until just beginning to become tender, about 4 minutes. Pour into a colander to drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Return the empty pan to the stove and set heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil and let it heat for a minute. Return the green beans and fennel to the pan. Season with basil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until coated and warm. Transfer to a serving dish and toss with feta cheese. I Made It Print 54 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 221 Calories 18g Fat 13g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 221 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 252mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 26mg 29% Calcium 151mg 12% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 493mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.