Braised Fennel

Braised Fennel
4.5 from 2 ratings
Fill 202 Print
When browned in oil, braised in broth and brushed with butter, fennel is mighty fine.This recipe is by Leah Eskin and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 large fennel bulbs
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut up
  • parmesan, carved into curls with a vegetable peeler
Directions
  1. Trim away fennel stalks. Chop frilly green fronds to use later as garnish. Halve each bulb root to stalk, then cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add fennel and cook, turning now and then, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in broth, salt and pepper.
  6. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer until fennel is tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to move fennel to a serving platter.
  8. Add butter to pan; heat remaining liquid over medium-high until thick and shiny, about 2 minutes.
  9. Pour sauce over fennel.
  10. Garnish with Parmesan curls and reserved fronds.
Recommended