Fennel Green Beans

• 3 cups thin green beans, ends removed and cut into 1-2 inch lengths
• ½ cup sliced fennel bulb
• ½ medium onion sliced
• 1 fresh tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed and chopped
• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

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 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

This recipe comes from The World’s Healthiest Foods website.