Yield: 2 servings
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. The fennel bulbs and fronds are all chopped up and pan-fried with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a cast-iron skillet.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 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
- kosher salt, amount to taste
- fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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 (move it around with the spatula), add the fennel.
- Cook the chopped fennel for about 5-10 minutes, until lightly browned, add some kosher salt (amount to taste). the fennel should be cooked throughout, fry longer if it needs more time (you can always test a piece), since fennel can really vary in size, the cooking time will vary. 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. You may need to cook in batches if the fennel bulbs were large and you have a lot. Make sure to add more oil, as needed every time you add more fennel to cook in the pan. When it's done, season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- The fennel flavor intensifies with cooking, so not much seasoning beyond salt and pepper is needed, since it's so flavorful, to begin with, however, you can add some fresh, squeezed lemon juice, optionally, if you wish to brighten up the dish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 619mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 14gSugar: 18gProtein: 6g
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