Braised Fennel And Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 large fennel bulb, with fronds (sometimes called anise)
• 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb red boiling potato
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons, then cut off and discard stalks from bulb. quarter bulb lengthwise and core, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• 2 cook fennel, onion, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• 4 add potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to fennel mixture and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, 3 minutes. add water and cook, covered, stirring once, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. stir in fennel fronds before serving.