Fennel, Orange Juice And Pine Nuts With Fusilli

Name: Fennel, Orange Juice And Pine Nuts With Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fennel; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 3 tablespoons currants; 1 tablespoon no-salt-added chicken stock (optional); 8 ounces fresh fusilli or other small pasta; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 slices crusty Italian or French bread

Servings: persons

1
Heat water for cooking pasta in covered pot.
2
Trim tops from the fennel, and cut thin slices off the root ends.
3
Remove tough outer pieces.
4
Wash, and cut into julienne strips.
5
Heat oil in a nonstick pan until it is medium hot.
6
Add the fennel, orange juice, lemon juice, pine nuts and currants, and cook until fennel is tender.
7
Stir occasionally.
8
If mixture becomes too dry, add the chicken stock.
9
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
10
Season the fennel mixture with salt and pepper.
11
When pasta is cooked, drain it; then, stir it into the fennel mixture.
12
Serve with bread.

312

kcal

Calories

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fennel, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Fennel, Orange Juice And Pine Nuts With Fusilli falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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