Best Fennel Braised In Olive Oil Recipes

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BRAISED FENNEL



Braised Fennel image

An easy Braised Fennel recipe

Categories     Side     Braise     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Fall     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; 10 to 12 oz each) with fronds
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard stalks from fennel bulbs, reserving fronds. Chop 1 tablespoon fronds and discard remainder. Cut bulbs lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, leaving core intact.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown fennel slices well, turning over once, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  • Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle fennel with salt and pepper, then add broth and water. Cook, covered, until fennel is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.

BRAISED FENNEL



Braised Fennel image

Known more as a seasoning than as a meal, the bulb of the fennel can be turned into a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth soft dish that will wow your guests.

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium orange, zested and juiced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the green stalks from the top of the white fennel bulbs and cut the brown, round stump from the base. Cut fronds from stalks. Chop the fronds and set aside 2 tablespoons for serving. Cut bulbs in half 4 times, making 8 wedges out of each.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel wedges, flat-side down, and brown for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for about 2 minutes more. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let wine reduce by half. Pour in chicken broth and orange juice.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until fennel is very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Plate fennel. Sprinkle with salt and garnish with orange zest and fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 789 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

ROMAN-STYLE BRAISED FENNEL



Roman-Style Braised Fennel image

Fennel is a crunchy, assertively anise-flavored vegetable that mellows and sweetens when cooked. Here, the vegetable is prepared in the style of carciofi alla Romana, or braised whole artichokes, which is a simple preparation of simmering them in aromatic olive oil until incredibly tender. The braising liquid is infused with bright lemon, fragrant garlic and fresh herbs, which impart the fennel and shallots with layers of flavor. This versatile side dish can be served warm or at room temperature, and leftovers can be chopped and tossed with spaghetti and Parmesan for an easy meal. The unused fennel stalks can be chopped and sautéed as part of a vegetable soup, and the fronds can be used in place of dill to make gravlax.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 pounds medium fennel heads, trimmed of stalks and bulbs quartered through the core
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 oregano sprig
6 parsley sprigs plus 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch high-sided skillet, melt butter over medium. Add shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add oil and garlic, and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add fennel, wine, lemon juice, oregano, parsley and 1½ cups of water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high, stirring to evenly coat the fennel in the liquid. Arrange the fennel in an even layer.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium and braise until fennel is tender, about 30 minutes, stirring and flipping halfway through.
  • Transfer fennel to a serving platter, and spoon over the shallots and sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH LEMON



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large bulbs fennel
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Trim the tops and bottoms from the fennel bulbs, reserving about 1/4 cup of the fronds. Halve the bulbs; cut out and discard the tough cores. Cut into 1-inch thick wedges.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the fennel and cook, stirring once, until the fennel is browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Lower the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and cook until the fennel is very tender, adding more liquid if needed, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, zest half the lemon and juice the whole lemon; chop the reserved fennel fronds.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and uncover. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Scatter the chopped fronds over the top.

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