BRAISED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

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Via Deborah Madison, a very simple and quite delicious treatment of fennel which is a wonderful accompaniment to pork or grilled fish.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a combo, plus extra for greasing the baking dish)
2 -3 bulbs fennel, trimmed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
parsley (and or or fennel greens)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • Rub a baking dish large enough to hold the fennel in a single layer with butter.
  • Slice the fennel bulbs in half or quarters lengthwise and steam the fennel over simmering water for 10 minutes, then arrange in the dish.
  • Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and add the wine or water. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, baste the fennel with its juice, then add the cheese and continue baking uncovered until the fennel is completely tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Serve garnished with chopped fennel greens or parsley.

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