Best 7 Green Beans And Fennel Ragout Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb and cook, stirring, until browned, 15 minutes. Cook 1 1/2 pounds halved green beans in boiling salted water until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and add to the fennel. Stir in 2 tablespoons each butter and water and cook until glazed, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

THREE-BEAN AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic and cook until softened- about 5 minutes.
• Stir in carrots, tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Simmer over medium low heat, covered for about 30 minutes. Stir ocassionally.
• Add beans and cook until heated and tender.
• Serve with soft polenta, couscous or mashed potatoes.
• Spinkle with cheese.

GREEN BEAN AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl of ice water. Drain beans. Pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill dressing. Wrap green beans in paper towels and chill.)
• Place beans in large bowl. Add fennel, mushrooms, parsley, chives and lemon peel. Drizzle dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Toss again and serve.

GREEN BEANS AND FENNEL

Steps:

• In a small bowl stir together butter, fennel seeds, lemon peel, pepper, and salt.
• Set aside.
• Cut fennel into quarters; remove cores.
• Cut fennel lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips.
• In a covered 4-quart Dutch Oven cook beans in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
• Add fennel.
• Cook for 5 to 8 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
• Add butter mixture.
• Toss gently to coat.

CANNELLINI BEAN & FENNEL RAGU

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion, celery and fennel for 5 mins. Add the garlic and pancetta, and fry for 5 mins more.
• Stir in the beans, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée, stock and vinegar. Stir, bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Season to taste.
• For the gremolata, mix everything together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Spoon the ragu into bowls and top with the gremolata. Scatter over some parmesan, if using, and serve with crusty bread, if you like.

FRESH GREEN BEANS, FENNEL, AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• 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.

HARICOTS VERTS, ROASTED FENNEL, AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise in half. Cut halves lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide wedges, with some core still attached to each. Combine fennel and shallots in large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons oil; stir to coat. Arrange fennel and shallots in single layer on prepared sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and golden, stirring every 10 minutes, about 35 minutes.
• Cook haricots verts in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add roasted vegetables and haricots verts; toss until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.