Fennel Rice or Bulgur Recipe

Name: Fennel Rice or Bulgur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound fennel (2 medium bulbs), trimmed, cored and diced small; Salt to taste; 1 cup long grain rice, such as basmati, rinsed, or coarse bulgur; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fennel (2 medium bulbs), trimmed, cored and diced small
Salt to taste
1 cup long grain rice, such as basmati, rinsed, or coarse bulgur
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground pepper

1
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a deep, lidded skillet or a wide, lidded saucepan.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Stir in fennel, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook, stirring often, until fennel has wilted and softened, about 8 minutes.
5
Stir in rice or bulgur and stir to coat with olive oil.
6
Add water, salt, pepper, parsley and dill and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, until rice or bulgur is soft and liquid absorbed.
8
Remove from heat, uncover and place a towel across the top of the pan.
9
Return lid and let sit for 10 minutes.
10
Serve hot, with the remaining olive oil drizzled over the top.

387

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 pound fennel (2 medium bulbs), trimmed, cored and diced small, and more.

Yes, Fennel Rice or Bulgur 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.

Fennel Rice or Bulgur

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