Best 12 Braised Fennel With Pomegranate Recipes

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Braised fennel with pomegranate is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. This dish features tender braised fennel, sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses, and a variety of herbs and spices. The result is a flavorful and unforgettable dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large bulbs fennel, trimmed and cut horizontally into 1/4-inch slices, fronds reserved
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup olive oil, plus for oiling the baking dish
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 13-by-9-by-2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Arrange the fennel in the baking dish. Sprinkle with the salt, lemon zest and garlic. Top with the Parmesan and drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Chop enough of the reserved fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons. Sprinkle the roasted fennel with the chopped fronds and the pomegranate seeds.

BRAISED FENNEL



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An easy Braised Fennel recipe

Categories     Side     Braise     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Fall     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; 10 to 12 oz each) with fronds
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard stalks from fennel bulbs, reserving fronds. Chop 1 tablespoon fronds and discard remainder. Cut bulbs lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, leaving core intact.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown fennel slices well, turning over once, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  • Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle fennel with salt and pepper, then add broth and water. Cook, covered, until fennel is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.

BRAISED FENNEL AND POTATOES



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Categories     Onion     Potato     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) with fronds
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb red boiling potatoes
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons, then cut off and discard stalks from bulb. Quarter bulb lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Cook fennel, onion, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Add potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to fennel mixture and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. Add water and cook, covered, stirring once, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Stir in fennel fronds before serving.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH MEYER LEMON AND PARMESAN



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Provided by Jill Santopietro

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 fennel bulbs, fronds attached
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
Grated rind and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
Sliced Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim the fennel and roughly chop 1 tablespoon of the fronds. Halve each bulb through the core, then cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough oil to coat the pan. When hot, cook half the fennel, without moving, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining fennel, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the fennel, broth, lemon rind and juice and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Raise the heat to high and reduce the sauce until syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Fold the sauce and reserved fronds into the fennel and top with Parmesan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BRAISED FENNEL IN ORANGE SAUCE WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS



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Braised Fennel in Orange Sauce with Pomegranate Seeds is a beautiful and fragrant way to add root vegetables and fruit to your menu. It is easy and fast to prepare, and is a great side side for fish or pork. The beautiful colors are festive and adds an elegant touch for a special meal. The pomegranate seeds are key for this dish not only for color, but the sweet pop of juice with each bite.

Provided by Cara Kretz

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large orange (zested and juiced (about ½ cup))
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • To prepare the fennel bulbs, cut the tops off the bulbs of fennel and reserve 2 stalks of fronds for garnish.
  • Carefully slice any dark or bruised marks from the root end but keep the root intact. This will help keep the fennel wedges together during cooking. Cut the bulb in half from root to stem and then slice the halves into wedges. If the bulb is very large cut wedges into half again. Be sure to keep all wedges a similar size for even cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil in large covered skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat. Place each fennel wedge in a single layer in the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on each side until they start to caramelize and turn golden brown.
  • Add orange juice, orange zest, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until the just fork tender in the large root end. With a slotted spoon, transfer fennel from the pan to a serving platter.
  • Add butter to skillet and allow the sauce to reduce for another 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon the warm orange sauce over the fennel. Garnish with fresh fennel fronds and pomegranate seeds.
  • Can be served warm or room temperature.

BRAISED FENNEL, POMEGRANATE AND ORANGE



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Provided by Riccardo

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium heads of fennel
2 medium oranges
1 medium pomegranate
Olive oil, salt, pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF
  • Peel the pomegranate and reserve the seeds in two bowls.
  • Squeeze half an orange peel and slice the rest into half-inch slices.
  • Discard the green top parts of the fennel but reserve the fronds to garnish.
  • Slice the fennel into half-inch slices.
  • Arrange the fennel and orange slices in an oiled baling dish, alternating them.
  • Pour the orange juice onto the slices and add half the pomegranate seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Swirl with more olive oil and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the fennel begins to brown.
  • Serve (warm or cold) with the rest of the pomegranate seeds and fronds of fennel to garnish.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH POMEGRANATE



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Team pomegranate juice with garlic, orange juice, and chicken broth for a delicious braising liquid.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 fennel bulbs (1 3/4 pounds total), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges, plus fronds for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons finely shredded mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high; add olive oil and fennel in a single layer (work in batches, if needed). Season with salt and pepper; cook until browned, 2 minutes a side. Add garlic, orange juice, broth, and pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer, turning once, until tender, 8 minutes. Uncover; cook on high until liquid is syrupy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool 5 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with mint, fennel fronds, hazelnuts, and pomegranate seeds.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH MUSTARD GREENS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds fennel (3 large bulbs), tops removed and sliced crosswise into 1/4 -inch strips
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 bunch mustard greens, washed, stemmed and julienned

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add the fennel, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the fennel is light brown around the edges and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in the wine. Turn up the heat and cook until the wine is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mustard greens and cook, stirring until wilted. Serve immediately.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN



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Via Deborah Madison, a very simple and quite delicious treatment of fennel which is a wonderful accompaniment to pork or grilled fish.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a combo, plus extra for greasing the baking dish)
2 -3 bulbs fennel, trimmed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
parsley (and or or fennel greens)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • Rub a baking dish large enough to hold the fennel in a single layer with butter.
  • Slice the fennel bulbs in half or quarters lengthwise and steam the fennel over simmering water for 10 minutes, then arrange in the dish.
  • Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and add the wine or water. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, baste the fennel with its juice, then add the cheese and continue baking uncovered until the fennel is completely tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Serve garnished with chopped fennel greens or parsley.

BRAISED FENNEL



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Known more as a seasoning than as a meal, the bulb of the fennel can be turned into a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth soft dish that will wow your guests.

Provided by Brian Genest

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium orange, zested and juiced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the green stalks from the top of the white fennel bulbs and cut the brown, round stump from the base. Cut fronds from stalks. Chop the fronds and set aside 2 tablespoons for serving. Cut bulbs in half 4 times, making 8 wedges out of each.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel wedges, flat-side down, and brown for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for about 2 minutes more. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Add wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let wine reduce by half. Pour in chicken broth and orange juice.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until fennel is very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Plate fennel. Sprinkle with salt and garnish with orange zest and fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 789 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BRAISED FENNEL WITH CARROTS AND POTATOES



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The slightly aniseed taste of fennel is a great match with carrots and potatoes, so I combined them all in this original recipe. It's a real treat served as a side dish with roast pork and gravy!

Provided by Kookaburra

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large fennel bulb
25 g butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed and sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 onion, halved and sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup wine

Steps:

  • Cut the top off the fennel, reserving feathery leaves.
  • Chop feathery leaves finely and reserve.
  • Cut fennel into quarters, remove core and any tough outer layers, and slice finely.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
  • Add garlic, fennel, carrots, onion and potato, together with ground fennel, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onions and fennel are beginning to soften and turn transparent.
  • Add chicken stock, wine and fennel leaves and heat until simmering.
  • Lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are soft.
  • Remove cover, increase heat and allow to boil briskly for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is broken down into an almost'mashed' consistency, but still with a little texture- the remaining liquid should be well thickened with the potato.
  • Taste and add extra seasoning if required.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 2h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium-size fennel bulbs, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the fennel in a large, shallow baking dish and pour in the chicken broth. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the fennel is very tender, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler. Drain the liquid off of the fennel and place in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until reduced to a syrup consistency, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil. Season the fennel with pepper and brush with the broth mixture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and broil until browned, about 2 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right fennel: Look for bulbs that are firm and have no blemishes. The outer leaves should be bright green and crisp.
  • Trim the fennel: Cut off the root end and any wilted or bruised outer leaves. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise and remove the core.
  • Slice the fennel: Cut each fennel half into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Sauté the fennel: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the fennel slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the pomegranate molasses: Stir in the pomegranate molasses, orange juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel is tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve: Serve the braised fennel immediately, garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Braised fennel with pomegranate is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fennel is braised in a flavorful sauce made with pomegranate molasses, orange juice, and chicken broth, and is then served garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. This dish is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of fennel, and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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