Quick Sautéed Fennel Provençal

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min. Thinly sliced fennel is rapidly sautéed with aromatic garlic, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and deglazed with a splash of white wine, all finished with fresh parsley. This dish is perfect as a light and flavorful side.

Preparation time
10 min
Cooking time
10 min
Total time
20 min

Instructions

Sauté Fennel

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add the thinly sliced fennel to the hot skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fennel begins to soften and lightly brown.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. 4Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, allowing the wine to reduce slightly for about 1 minute.
  5. 5Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  6. 6Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Tips

  • Ensure fennel fronds are removed, but can be reserved for garnish if desired.
  • Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning the garlic while cooking.
  • Serve immediately as a side dish with grilled meats or fish, or as a light vegetarian main.

By Chef Michael Ilin