GREEN BEANS W/ ROASTED FENNEL AND PEARL ONIONS

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I LOVE this! The fennel bulb adds a delicate flavor. Adding the seeds further adds to the flavor of the fennel. I have used both fresh & frozen pearl onions, Using frozen pearl onions works out great without all the fuss of removing the skins off fresh onions. You can roast the onion & fennel bulb and make the buttery paste a head of time. Then combine with the hot green beans. Veggie amounts are flexible. This is amazing and a great side to serve with chicken, pork of beef. Source of Recipe: Inspired by Emeril & tweaked by Moi.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories Onions

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb, remove and discard stalks, trim bulb, remove core, and slice into medium strips
2 cups white pearl onions, trim ends, peel and left whole, can use frozen
12 -16 ounces French haricots vert, fresh, can sub. green beans, clean and trimmed
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
1/2-1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, amount to your preference, I use less than 1 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°.
In a large bowl or plastic zipper bag combine onions, fennel slices, EVOO, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Spread evenly in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet sprayed w/ oil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Roast fennel and onions until softened and lightly brown, about 30-40 minutes. This can be done ahead of time.
Crush fennel seeds to release the oil, I use a mortar & pestle.
COMBINE: to make a buttery paste and set aside; 1-2 T EVOO, 2 T butter, 1/2 t sea salt, lemon zest, pepper, fennel seeds. This can be made ahead of time.
In the mean time, steam green beans until crispy tender or desired tenderness.
In a serving bowl, combine roasted fennel and onions, green beans, add the buttery paste mixture to coat.
Serve hot / immediately.
Serve 4-6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 528.9, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 3.4

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ABUBAKKARABUDUJANNAH ABUDUJANNAHABUBAKKAR

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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The roasted fennel and pearl onions are especially delicious.

M. Shahid Gujjar

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This is a great side dish for any meal. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Pintu Das

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Great recipe! The green beans were perfectly cooked and the fennel and pearl onions added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.

Ansah Robert

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This dish was a hit with my family! The fennel and pearl onions added a delicious depth of flavor to the green beans. I especially loved the roasted fennel, which had a slightly caramelized sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.

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