Name: Braised Fennel with Apricots and Figs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
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)

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