Emily's Roasted Fennel and Green Bean Relish (March 2008)

*1 lg bulb fennel (about 1 lb) trimmed and thinly sliced
2 c onions thinly sliced
2 T olive oil
1/2 t salt
1/4 t freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb tiny fresh green beans, blanched in boiling water for 1 minute then
shocked in a cold water bath

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put fennel and onion in roasting pan. Add olive
oil, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Roast until soft and lightly browned,
about 1 hour, tossing once or twice. Let cool.

Combine fennel mixture with beans and toss to mix. Serve at room
temperature.