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Braised Fennel

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

2: bulbs fresh fennel (anise) trimmed and cut into 8 wedges each

1: leek, white part only, halved lengthwise, rinsed and then cut again lengthwise into 8 pieces

4 sprigs: fresh thyme, leaves pulled and roughly chopped, stems reserved

1/2 cup: reduced sodium chicken broth; 125 mL

2 tbsp: fresh lemon juice; 30 mL

Method

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place fennel and leeks in a single layer in a 13 x 9 in. (3 L) baking dish. Place thyme stems overtop, combine broth and lemon juice and pour over vegetables.

Step 2: Cover with lid or foil and braise in the oven for 45 min. When the fennel is tender remove from oven, remove thyme stems and top with fresh thyme leaves before serving.

Characteristics

Mediterranean Side Dish

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Nutrition Description:: Per serving (1/8 of the recipe)

Calories:: 25

Carbs:: 6 g

Fibre:: 2 g

Protein:: 1 g

Sodium:: 70 mg

Potassium:: 280

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