Braised Fennel
This beautiful Braised Fennel makes the perfect vegetarian side dish for your winter meal!
Expand your winter vegetable pallet and add fennel into the mix. I love adding it to soups, pastas, and even for a spicy bite in smoothies! Fennel can be bitter so it is not super popular eaten alone, but I think this braised version will change that! Its braised in vegetable broth and elderflower liquor which compliments the fennel's citrus flavor profile. The pomegranate seeds also share the same citrus link, and the mint garnish adds a pop of freshness! This dish offers a super unique flavor that I can't stop eating!
As if you needed another reason to give this braised fennel a try, it's loaded with nutrients! Fennel is packed with Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and potassium!
It's the easiest side dish you'll make all season! Did I mention this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. And bonus, more than half of that time is spent braising in the oven. It's so simple! But, there are some things to keep in mind. While preparing this dish, make sure you leave the core of the fennel in tact. This may seem odd considering how tough the core is, but because the fennel bulb is composed of layers, it would all fall apart without the core.
Complete the dish by adding pomegranates for added flavor and a change in texture, and don't forget the fresh mint which ties the whole thing together!
Braised Fennel
Recipe details
- 6 Servings
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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