Orange-Balsamic Caramelized Fennel

Name: Orange-Balsamic Caramelized Fennel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 237 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 kilograms fennel bulbs with stalks, trimmed; 1 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 59 milliliters orange juice; 1 teaspoon sugar, divided

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Orange-Balsamic Caramelized Fennel a try. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 80 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. If you have kosher salt, garlic cloves, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut each fennel bulb in half through root end; cut each half into quarters to form 32 total pieces. Chop 1 tablespoon fronds; reserve.

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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Place 8 fennel pieces in a single layer in pan; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

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Remove fennel from pan; recoat pan with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining fennel and sugar.

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Return fennel to pan. Stir in broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 38 minutes or until fennel is crisp-tender and liquid is almost evaporated, turning occasionally. Top with reserved fennel fronds.

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