Green Beans and Fennel

½ Tbsp. butter, melted

½ tsp. fennel seeds

¼ tsp. lemon zest

Salt and pepper

1 c. ¼” cut strips of fennel bulb

½ - ¾ lb. green and/or yellow beans, trimmed

Combine butter, fennel seeds, lemon zest, and a dash of salt & pepper in a small bowl.

Steam green beans for about 1-3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add the fennel strips to the steam basket for the last minute or so.

Toss with the seasoned butter.

Recipe created or adapted by Liz Talley, Urban Graze

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