Fennel Nicoise

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Roasted fennel with tomatoes and herbs served as a vibrant Mediterranean salad
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This roasted fennel salad transforms the natural sweetness of Florence fennel into a deeply flavorful dish. The bulbous vegetable is boiled to soften, then sautéed with onions and garlic before simmering with ripe tomatoes and white wine. The result is a tender, aromatic medley that balances earthy notes with bright acidity. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, it offers a comforting yet fresh taste of the Mediterranean. Ideal for summer gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe highlights simple ingredients prepared with care.

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Fennel Nicoise

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 23.2

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This roasted fennel salad transforms the natural sweetness of Florence fennel into a deeply flavorful dish. The bulbous vegetable is boiled to soften, then saut&# 195;©ed with onions and garlic before simmering with ripe tomatoes and white wine. The result is a tender, aromatic medley that balances earthy notes with bright acidity. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, it offers a comforting yet fresh taste of the Mediterranean. Ideal for summer gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe highlights simple ingredients prepared with care.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim the fennel and cut each head into quarters.
  2. Boil the fennel quarters in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain very well.
  3. Finely chop the onions and garlic.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic until golden and soft.
  5. Add the drained fennel to the pan and stir well over low heat.
  6. Skin the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.
  7. Add the chopped tomatoes to the sauté mixture.
  8. Pour in the white wine and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
  9. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  10. Transfer to a serving dish and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 30.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fennel, salad, mediterranean, tomato, onion, garlic, herbs, vegan, side dish, roasted, simmered, healthy, vegetable, lunch, dinner, thyme, wine, olive oil, seasonal, plant-based
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