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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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small fennel bulb
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 6 spring onions
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Dash of white wine optional
  • 100 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh herbs of your choice parsley, mint, dill etc

Method
 

  1. Cut the fennel into long, thin slices.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently sauté the fennel for about 8 minutes or until tender.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the herbs, season to taste and serve.