Sauteed Fennel and Leeks

By pearlita

The fennel is sliced thin and sauteed in olive oil with chopped leeks, then finished with fresh lemon zest and a pat of butter. Goes well with braised meats. And I thought I didn't like fennel.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 fennel bulb, top removed cored and sliced thinly
• 1 large leek, tough greens removed cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

1 Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat; add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 10 minutes.

2 Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, cook 5 minutes more,.

3 Stir in lemon zest and butter, adjust seasonings, serve.

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