Mediterranean-style fennel is a tasty winter side dish that is rich in flavors such as sun-dried tomatoes, Taggiasca olives and tomatoes. Another way to bring this vegetable, which is usually eaten raw in salads, to the table.
Ingredients for Mediterranean-style fennel
- 800 g (1,7 lbs) fennel (trimmed and cleaned)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 3 tbsp dried tomatoes in oil
- 3 tbsp taggiasche olives
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil as required
How to prepare fennel Mediterranean style:
- Cut the fennel into slices about 11 cm thick, wash thoroughly under running water.
- Pour a little oil into a large pan, add the chopped garlic clove, the finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the pitted olives and sauté briefly.
- Add the fennel, season with salt and pepper, add the tomato purée and half a glass of water, put a lid on and cook until the fennel is soft, I needed 25 minutes.
- Here you have a different and tasty side dish, fennel Mediterranean style.
Bon Appetit!
