Sautéed Fennel with White Wine & Thyme

Ingredients

• 2 medium fennel bulbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 clove garlic(optional)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Trim the fennel bulbs, remove the tough outer layer if needed, and slice lengthwise into thin wedges. Mince the garlic (if using).

2. 2

   Sauté (about 10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and beginning to soften, about 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer (about 10 minutes): Add garlic (if using) and cook 30 seconds. Pour in white wine and add thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fennel is tender and fragrant, about 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.