BRAISED FENNEL WITH LEMON

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Thanksgiving     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 fresh fennel bulbs, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
1/3 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Add half of fennel; sauté until deep golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with 2 more tablespoons oil and remaining fennel.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix shallots and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons oil; drizzle mixture over fennel. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until fennel is tender and shallots begin to brown, about 20 minutes longer.

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