Confit Fennel with Lemon
A fragrant way to prepare fennel is to confit it since this retains the natural flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 pc thinly sliced fennel bulb
- ¼ pc lemon juice + zest
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 30 ml water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Warm the butter with the olive oil over a medium low heat, add the fennel seeds and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced fennel, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, salt and pepper.
- Cover with a lid and cook through until the fennel is soft and tender.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 9gSodium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg
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