Stewed Fennel
Stewed fennel is a delightfully hearty winter dish. It's easy to put together, requires few ingredients, and will leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.
Ingredients
- 3 large bulbs fennel
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3/4 pint water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the fronds from the fennel bulbs and reserve.
- Cut the bulbs in half vertically, then slice each half horizontally.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pan.
- Add the fennel slices and onion and saute over a low heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add the water, salt and pepper and raise the heat to medium. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve with the cooking liquid in a deep dish, garnished with fennel fronds.
Calories: 167 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 259 mg
Potassium: 511 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 1 g
Vitamin A: 157 IU
Vitamin C: 15 mg
Calcium: 64 mg
Iron: 1 mg