Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of braised fennel with fresh basil in this Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Tender fennel bulbs are cooked in a flavorful broth until perfectly soft, then finished with a touch of zesty lemon and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Fennel:
- 3 large fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic: Sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Cook fennel: Add sliced fennel and cook until it begins to soften.
- Add broth and lemon juice: Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer.
- Finish: Remove the lid, reduce liquid, and stir in basil before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm fennel bulbs for the best flavor.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with parsley or oregano.
- Serve as a side dish with roasted meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
