Fennel

Whether you're a fennel fanatic or you've always been curious about what to do with it, we've simplified the most popular cooking methods. Sautéing, roasting, and braising are the best ways to caramelize the vegetable and bring out the natural sweetness. 

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Sautéed

 

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Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Ocean Mist Farms fennel bulbs, sliced
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 Ocean Mist Farms fennel fronds, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cook sliced fennel for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned and tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped fennel fronds over the cooked fennel slices. 
  5. Stir gently to combine. Serve hot.

Roasted

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Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 medium Ocean Mist Farms fennel bulbs, sliced
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 Ocean Mist Farms fennel fronds, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Mix olive oil, onion, and fennel in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 16-18 minutes, until the fennel is lightly browned and tender.

Braised

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Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Ocean Mist Farms fennel bulbs, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Ocean Mist Farms fennel fronds, chopped Salt & pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cook sliced fennel for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add broth, stir well, and cover.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 18-20 minutes until tender. Serve hot.