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Braised Fennel and Potatoes

This braised fennel and potatoes dish is a wonderfully aromatic side that brings a touch of Mediterranean flavour to the dinner table. By gently cooking the fennel with onions and olive oil, its natural sweetness is released, losing the harshness of its aniseed notes and becoming soft and buttery. It is a simple, rustic preparation that celebrates seasonal vegetables through a slow-simmering technique.

As a naturally vegan and gluten-free option, this recipe is a versatile addition to a midweek meal or a weekend roast. The red boiling potatoes hold their shape perfectly during the braising process, absorbing the delicate flavours of the fennel and onion. Serve this comforting vegetable dish alongside grilled proteins or as part of a plant-based spread for a nutritious and filling accompaniment.

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Ingredients for Braised Fennel and Potatoes

  • 1 large fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) with fronds

  • 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (300g )

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 45ml extra-virgin olive oil

  • 450g red boiling potatoes

  • 120ml water

How to make Braised Fennel and Potatoes

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 teaspoons 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 teaspoons 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.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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