Pan-Fried Fennel

This Pan-Fried Fennel is a flavorful and simple-to-prepare vegetable side dish. 

It’s a vegan and gluten-free recipe that can be made for weeknight cooking as well as a side to bring to a potluck or gathering.

PREP TIME: 5 MINS

COOK TIME: 10 MIN

yield: 2 SERVINGS total time: 15 MINUTES

– 2 lbs fennel (2-3 fennel bulbs, depending on size), washed, chopped into 1/2-inch slices, including fronds, discard ends

– 1-3 tablespoons regular olive oil

Ingredients

– kosher salt, amount to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

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In a large cast-iron skillet or pan, heat oil over medium-high heat, when the oil is warmed and coating the entire bottom of the pan , add the fennel.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Cook the chopped fennel for about 5-10 minutes, until lightly browned, add some kosher salt. the fennel should be cooked throughout, fry longer if it needs more time, since fennel can really vary in size, the cooking time will vary.

INSTRUCTIONS

As it cooks, adjust the heat to lower or increase it. If the fronds seem done, remove them using tongs. When it's done, remove it to a plate.

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