Braised Fennel

Braised Fennel

czwartek, 23 stycznia 2014

Braised Fennel

Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 12 small fennel bulbs or 4 -6 large fennel bulbs, quartered
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper

Directions

• 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the baby fennel bulbs or quartered bulbs.
• 2 Return to a boil and cook 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender.
• 3 Drain and set aside.
• 4 In a frying pan large enough to hold all the fennel, heat the oil over medium-low heat, and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
• 5 Cook gently until the garlic has softened.
• 6 Add the fennel and continue cooking, stirring to coat the fennel with the oil.
• 7 Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve hot or at room temperature.