Green Bean, Fennel and Feta salad

Ingredients

- 1/2 lb green (or coloured) string beans

- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

- 2 Tbsp olive oil

- 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves

- salt and pepper to taste

- 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Directions

- fill a saucepan till 1/4 filled with water and bring to a boil. Add the beans and fennel slices; cook until barely tender. Pour into colander to drain and run under cold water to stop cooking process.

- Return empty pan to stove and set to medium heat. Pour the olive oli in and let it heat for a minute. Return beans and fennel to pan. Season with basil, salt and pepper; Cook and stir till coated and warm. Transfer to serving dish and serve with crumbled feta cheese.

- This recipe works when beans are substituted with swiss chard, mustard greens or just about any other green.