Braised Fennel With Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

BRAISED FENNEL WITH MEYER LEMON AND PARMESAN

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.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core and thinly slice 2 fennel bulbs; chop some of the fronds. Peel the cloves from 1 garlic bulb and toss with the fennel and fronds, 1 quartered lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar on a baking sheet. Roast in a 500 degrees F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Toss in 1 pint grape tomatoes; roast until the tomatoes burst, 7 more minutes.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES & THYME

Steps:

• Cut fennel long ways into 1 cms thick slices.
• Place slices in heavy based fry pan.
• Arrange tomato slices on top.
• Scatter over thyme sprigs, season with salt and pepper.
• Pour over chicken stock and bring to boil.
• Cover with lid or seal with foil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 -20 minutes or till fennel is tender.
• Remove pan from heat, remove lid or foil, sprinkle with cheese.
• Heat grill to medium high and place pan under grill for 2 minutes till cheese melted and golden.

FENNEL, TOMATO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the top of each fennel flush with the bulb, discard stalks; remove and discard tough outer portion (usually just the first layer).
• Quarter bulbs lengthwise, then slice lengthwise as thinly as you can (with a knife, mandoline is not necessary).
• Combine in the bottom of a large bowl the capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well.
• To this dressing, add in the capers and the feta.
• Add sliced fennel and tomatoes, and mix well.
• Let stand 30 minutes to allow the dressing to permeate the vegetables (unrefrigerated) before serving.

FENNEL WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tops off fennel, and trim bottom. Remove bruised outer stalks. Slice remaining bulb thinly, and then cut into julienne strips.
• Heat nonstick pan until it is medium hot. Spray with pan spray, and sauté fennel until it softens.
• Meanwhile, mince garlic and add to fennel.
• When fennel softens a little, add the beef stock; cook 2 or 3 minutes over medium heat. Cover, and continue cooking a couple of minutes longer.
• Add tomato puree, sugar and pepper. Simmer, covered, a couple of minutes longer.

FENNEL, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb and discard stalks. Quarter bulbs lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into paper-thin slices with mandoline.
• Toss fennel with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Sprinkle fennel wedges with coriander.
• Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel; cook for 4 minutes. Flip. Add tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
• Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with feta and fennel fronds.

BRAISED FISH WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine first 5 ingredients in metal baking pan. Season fish with salt and pepper; place atop vegetables. Cover with foil. Bake until fish is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Using spatula, transfer fish to plate; cover with foil and keep warm. Place baking pan with vegetables atop stovetop burner; bring to boil. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon juice, oil and 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place one fish fillet on each of 4 plates. Top with vegetable mixture, dividing equally. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and olives.

BRAISED FISH WITH FENNEL AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Prepare Braising Liquid:Pour the oil, wine, and water into a large (13-inch) skillet, then add the fennel, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over moderate heat until the tomatoes begin to fall apart and the fennel softens, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Prepare Braising Liquid:Pour the oil, wine, and water into a large (13-inch) skillet, then add the fennel, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over moderate heat until the tomatoes begin to fall apart and the fennel softens, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Braise Fish: Sprinkle both sides of the fish with salt and pepper and arrange fillets in the pan, partially submerging them in the sauce. Cover and simmer until fish is opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes (or 8 to 10 for thicker fillets).
• Serve:Spoon some of the braising sauce into a shallow bowl, then top with fish. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper.