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Braised Fennel with Lemon

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Braised Fennel with LemonMark Thomas

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 fresh fennel bulbs, each cut lengthwise into 6 wedges
1/3 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Add half of fennel; sauté until deep golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Repeat with 2 more tablespoons oil and remaining fennel.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix shallots and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons oil; drizzle mixture over fennel. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until fennel is tender and shallots begin to brown, about 20 minutes longer.

TagsFennelRoot VegetableVegetableLemonCitrusFruitSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyOven BakeFallWinterBon Appétit
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