Sauteed Fennel and Leeks

Submitted by threeovens

"The fennel is sliced thin and sauteed in olive oil with chopped leeks, then finished with fresh lemon zest and a pat of butter. Goes well with braised meats. And I thought I didn't like fennel."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 fennel bulb, top removed cored and sliced thinly
• 1 large leek, tough greens removed cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat; add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 10 minutes.
2. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, cook 5 minutes more,.
3. Stir in lemon zest and butter, adjust seasonings, serve.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

Quick, easy, simple and delicious! Easy recipe that brings out the sweet and delicate licorice flavor of the fennel. If you have not tried or think you don't like fennel, I suggest you try fennel. It is a lovely vegetable that I think is neglected here in the Midwest. I dislike licorice but the first time I tried fennel, well it was love at first bite!! Next time I'll sprinkle a few fronds on top before severing. Made for team Soup-A-Stars during ZWT9 2013