Fennel and String Beans

A very simple dish. Quick , healthy and delicious.

Great with any pasta. 

Or along with a soup , salad or a slice or two of pizza.

Some bruschetta or garlic bread if you like.

Ingredients:

1. 1 medium fennel , washed and cut into slices 
2. 250 gms string beans , washed, topped and tailed and cut into halves
3. 6 cloves of garlic , peeled and cut lengthwise
4. 2 medium onions , peeled, washed, cut half and then lengthwise.
5. 2 tbsp olive oil or as preferred
6. salt - to taste
7. pepper - freshly milled 1/2 tsp. or to your taste
8. Fresh or bottled lemon juice - 1 tbsp.

I prefer to use a wide non-stick pan with a lid. A wok will do great too. 

Method:

1. On a low heat, warm the oil in a pan.
2. Add garlic. Stir for few seconds.
3. Add onion. stir. Cover. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the string beans. Stir. Cover and cook further for 2 minutes on a slightly higher heat.
5. Add the fennel. Stir. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir again. Cook for further 2 minutes.
6. Try to poke a sharp knife into a bean. If it goes through with ease, its cooked.
7. Add salt , pepper to your taste. 
8. Add lemon juice.
9. Stir and serve.