Fennel a la Grecque Recipe

Name: Fennel a la Grecque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5-6 small, very fresh bulbs of fennel, trimmed and neatly quartered; 20 pearl onions, topped, tailed, and peeled; salt and pepper; Juice of 1 small lemon; 1 tbsp Pernod or Ricard; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp fennel seeds, dry-roasted in a small frying pan until fragrant; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 2-3 sprigs of thyme; 2 bay leaves; 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp chopped parsley, worked together with any fennel fronds too, if you like

Servings: persons

5-6 small, very fresh bulbs of fennel, trimmed and neatly quartered
20 pearl onions, topped, tailed, and peeled
salt and pepper
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 tbsp Pernod or Ricard
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp fennel seeds, dry-roasted in a small frying pan until fragrant
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2-3 sprigs of thyme
2 bay leaves
4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley, worked together with any fennel fronds too, if you like

1
Put the fennel and onions in a large pot so that they are almost in a single layer.
2
Season and sprinkle over the lemon juice and Pernod or Ricard.
3
Add the wine, fennel seeds, garlic, herbs, and oil and put on a low heat to cook.
4
Stir together briefly, once it has come to a simmer, and cook very gently, covered, for about 45 minutes.
5
By this time the vegetables will be very soft and deeply flavored.
6
Allow to cool to tepid or room temperature before tasting the juices to ascertain a correct seasoning.
7
Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle over the parsley, and fennel fronds if using.

1138

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5-6 small, very fresh bulbs of fennel, trimmed and neatly quartered, 20 pearl onions, topped, tailed, and peeled, salt and pepper, Juice of 1 small lemon, and more.

Yes, Fennel a la Grecque falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fennel a la Grecque

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Variations & substitutions

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