Braised Fennel with Cannellini and Bacon

Name: Braised Fennel with Cannellini and Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, sliced cross wise into ½ pieces; 439 grams can white beans; 1 chicken broth; 4 servings coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano, plus whole leaves for garnish; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Braised Fennel with Cannellini and Bacon a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 338 calories, 14g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up bacon, beans, wine vinegar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a large large, heavy sautÃ© pan over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the bacon pieces and cook until almost crisp. Using a slotted spoon transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.

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Real Bacon Pieces

Bacon

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Add fennel and onion to the same pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and edges are brown, about 10 minutes.

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Fennel

Onion

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Frying Pan

Add beans, stock, chopped oregano, red pepper flakes, 1-teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in vinegar and butter; remove from heat.

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Red Pepper Flakes