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Gluten Free Passover Recipes Part 4: Braised Fennel with Apricots and Figs

Name: Braised Fennel with Apricots and Figs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Passover
Ingredients: 2 medium fennel bulbs – fronds removed – See Note 1, if you don’t have fennel available; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp seasoned or black pepper; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 10-12 dried apricots; 8-10 dried figs, cut in half; 1/8 – 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)

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This Braised Fennel with Apricots and figs brings a nice combination of sweet and savory deliciousness. A side dish that will surely impress your guests. A really successful Vegan and Gluten Free Passover recipe that you can enjoy all year round!

Fennel is one of those vegetables that people either love or absolutely hate, mostly because of its strong licorice taste.

What most people don’t realize, however, is how much fennel changes once it’s cooked. That strong, licorice taste almost disappears, and all you’re left with is a sweet flavor and slightly buttery texture. And if you’re not convinced, check out this super simple recipe. It might make you change your mind!

How to cut a fennel bulb

Place the fennel bulb on a cutting board
Cut off the fronds. You can use the fennel fronds to flavor soups or wash them and add them to your salad
Cut fennel in half
Remove the core by cutting it with a knife (optional)
Slice, dice or chop depending on your recipe

Remove the fronds from the fennel. Cut the bulb in half, lengthwise, ad slice each half into 3 pieces

Season well on both sides, and arrange the slices in a large, deep skillet

Cook until the fennel is caramelized

Add orange juice, white wine and dried fruit

Simmer for 45 minutes and enjoy!

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Braised Fennel with Apricots and Figs

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Author: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6-8 1x
Category: Main
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: Passover

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Description

This braised Fennel with Apricots and figs brings a nice combination of sweet and savory deliciousness. A side dish that will surely impress your guests. A really successful Vegan and Gluten Free Passover recipe that you can enjoy all year round!

Ingredients

2 medium fennel bulbs – fronds removed – See Note 1, if you don’t have fennel available
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp seasoned or black pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
10–12 dried apricots
8–10 dried figs, cut in half
1/8 – 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

Cut each fennel bulb in half, lengthwise, and slice each half in 3 pieces. Season with salt and pepper on both sides
In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil. Arrange fennel pieces (you can crowd the pan because fennel will shrink). Cook over medium heat, 5 minutes on each side. Add orange juice, wine, apricots and figs and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes
Garnish with pistachios (if using)

Notes

You may use cabbage wedges, if fennel is not available

Nutrition

Calories: 187
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 377
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1.2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25.8
Fiber: 5
Protein: 3.4
Cholesterol: 0

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