Garlic-Braised Fennel with White Beans

Ingredients

• 1 medium fennel bulb
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Trim the fennel and slice it thinly; mince the garlic.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add fennel and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the white beans and simmer until fennel is tender and the mixture is spoonable, about 16 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir in lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.