Sauteed fennel with green peas
You can serve this sautéed fennel with green peas with pasta, rice, quinoa or toast. Alternatively it goes well with steam or grilled fish as a side dish. Add some chilli flakes for a spiced up version!
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the fennel into long, thin slices.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently sauté the fennel for about 8 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, slice the garlic and spring onions. Add these to the fennel, together with the fennel seeds and stir for about a minute. Add the lemon juice and wine (if used) and let it sizzle for a minute or so.
- Add the stock, bring to the boil, cover and gently simmer for 10 minutes until the fennel has softened. Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the herbs, season to taste and serve.