Ingredients

2 Pound green beans
water
salt
2 1/2 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon finely chopped green fennel fronds
1/4 Cup heavy cream
3/4 Cup cooked ham, chopped

Instructions

Wash beans, trim ends and cut to one-inch lengths. Place beans in boiling salted water for about 25 minutes. Drain beans; add butter, chopped fennel fronds, heavy cream and chopped ham. Stir occasionally until beans are hot and ready to serve.