Eat Clean Fast! 5-Ingredient Green Bean, Apple & Fennel Salad

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Fennel is one of those intimidating looking vegetables I would routinely pass right by in the produce section a few years back. I never had a clue what to do with it and the licorice-like flavor the Food Network chefs all raved about didnt sound like a particularly enticing quality for a vegetable. But that was then. These days Im a bona fide fennel fan. Because of the whole foods diet I follow, I am certain I eat way more vegetables than the average person. But, sometimes even I get bored with the same old, same old (broccoli, spinach, carrots, red peppers, etc.) Fennel helps spice things up and gives a super aromatic kick to many dishes, including this 5-ingredient lettuce-free salad. By the way, in my book the salt and pepper dont count as ingredients ;)

If youve never bought fennel before, the video will show you how to prepare fennel with zero hassle (plus a bonus super simple roasted fennel recipe!) What does fennel taste like? I suppose the chefs are right, it does have a bit of licorice-y flavor—but its definitely not off-putting. With hints of dill, its almost like a gourmet version of celery. Like all vegetables, fennel is also very nutritious. One serving will give you a good dose of anti-aging vitamin C and potassium plus a little hit of calcium.

As for my 5-ingredient (plus salt and pepper!) salad, this is one of those impress the guests kind of salads because 1) it looks so beautiful and 2) its not another unimaginative bowl of ho-hum mixed up lettuce leaves. I especially like how easy it is to prepare! If you can chop and boil water you can make this easy healthy recipe. Nothing to it. Promise.

For the recipe please click on the link below:

http://hotandhealthyliving.com/2010/04/5-ingredient-green-bean-apple-and-fenn...


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• Vegan Recipe
• Dairy Free Recipe
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• 5 Ingredient Salad
• How to Cook Fennel
• How to Make a Fennel Salad

[iamkarenchicago]

love that skirt! i have to try fennel sometime.

[TheAlbanianAmericans]

its very clear to anderstand thanks