Name: Sweet and Savory Braised Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and fronds reserved; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 medium orange, zested and juiced; Salt to taste

Fennel

Braised Fennel

PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

40 mins
TOTAL TIME

55 mins
SERVING

2 People
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Transform humble fennel bulbs into a culinary masterpiece with this braised fennel recipe. This dish coaxes out the natural sweetness of fennel, resulting in a tender, aromatic side that's surprisingly sophisticated and utterly delicious.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and fronds reserved

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried thyme

0.5 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

1 cup chicken broth

1 medium orange, zested and juiced

Salt to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

30 g
Cholesterol

34 mg
Fiber

10 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

7 g
Sodium

789 mg
Sugar

10 g
Fat

12 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Fennel: Cut the green stalks from the top of the fennel bulbs and remove the base. Reserve 2 tablespoons of chopped fronds for garnish. Cut each bulb into 8 wedges. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Sauté and Deglaze: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add fennel wedges, flat-side down, and brown for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Add garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in wine and deglaze the pot, scraping any browned bits. Reduce wine by half. (8 minutes)

03

Step

Braise: Add chicken broth and orange juice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fennel is very tender. (25-30 minutes)

04

Step

Serve: Plate braised fennel. Sprinkle with salt, orange zest, and reserved fennel fronds.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of orange juice and zest to your preference.
Braised fennel is excellent served alongside roasted chicken, fish, or pork.

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