Sauteed Fennel and Leeks

Name: Sauteed Fennel and Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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