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Braised Fennel with Whipped Feta

Cook Time

15 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Serves

Pieces of tender, almost sweet fennel braised to caramelized perfection in a garlicky aniseed sauce, served with a velvety and rich whipped feta will be your new fave way to eat fennel!

Ingredients

1 large fennel bulb (or 2 little ones) trimmed, cut in half, then each half into quarters. Reserve the herbs

4 tbsp olive oil

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

½ tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp fennel seeds

Pinch of sea salt

Pinch of black pepper

3/4 cup chicken broth or stock

½ lemon juice

200 g feta

1 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

Place a large frying pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and fennel, cook until it begins to caramelize, then turn the fennel over and cook the other side, adding in the garlic, fennel seeds, chilli flakes, salt and pepper at this point
Once both sides are caramelised, add the broth and lemon juice. Cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes or until the fennel is tender and the liquid has thickened into a sauce
Meanwhile, make the whipped feta by adding the feta, Greek yogurt and 2 tbsp of olive oil to a blender or food processor. Whizz it up until smooth and creamy. Some small lumps may remain, this is fine
To serve, smear the dip onto a serving dish, making satisfying little dips for the sauce to pool in. Top with braised fennel and sauce. Garnish with fennel tops and a little wave of olive oil over the top.