FENNEL AND GREEN BEANS WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS

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Fennel becomes sweet and caramelized in this simple holiday side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large fennel, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, 1/4 cup fronds reserved
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Zest of 1/2 orange, thinly sliced, plus 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lower third. In a medium bowl, toss green beans with 1 tablespoon oil. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel wedges with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer. Roast 15 minutes, then flip fennel and add green beans to sheet. Roast until beans are crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. To serve, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with orange juice, and top with almonds, orange zest, and fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

Basha Basha
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less orange juice.


SILALI EMMANUEL
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orange and almonds helped to balance out the bitterness of the fennel.


Muhammad Bukhsh
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The orange-almond sauce is what really makes this dish special.


Ester Ndapewa Vilho
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious.


Saaqi Khankhan Musavirkhan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Allegra Smith
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Mashuq
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I love how versatile this dish is. I've made it with different types of beans and nuts and it's always delicious.


Noah Burnett
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This was my first time cooking with fennel and I was really impressed. The dish was flavorful and aromatic, and the fennel added a nice depth of flavor.


Daniel Vandenburgh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My family loves the unique flavor combination and I love how easy it is to make.


CHUKWUKA CHIOMA
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of fennel, green beans, orange, and almonds was unexpected but worked perfectly together. The orange added a subtle sweetness that balanced the bitterness of the fennel, while the almonds added a n