Fennel Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 3 cups thin green beans
• 1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 1 fresh tomato, seeds and excess pulp removed, chopped
• 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Slice onion and let sit during step 2.
2. Bring water to a boil in a steamer with a tight fitting lid.
3. Cut ends off beans and cut into 1-2 inch pieces. Slice fennel.
4. Steam beans and onion together for about 3 minutes, then 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.