Fennel with Cannellini Beans

This easy to make and delicious fennel with cannellini beans is the perfect side dish. It pairs well with chicken or fish.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Accompaniment, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mediterranean

Keyword: Best fennel bulb recipes, Fennel and white beans recipe, Fennel bulb recipes, Fennel with Cannellini Beans recipes, How to cook fennel bulbs

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Servings: Servings

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

3 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bulbs, white part only. Trimmed and quartered. Reserve a few fennel fonds for cooking and garnish
1 shallot peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh mixed herbs thyme and oregano
10 - 12 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
15 ounces cannellini beans 1 can, rinsed thoroughly
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel bulbs with a few pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook each side until golden. About 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the fennel and set aside.
3 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium fennel bulbs,
Sauté the shallots in the same skillet. 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
1 shallot
Add the garlic and fresh herbs. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh mixed herbs
Add in the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper. Mix and cook 2 -3 minutes or until the tomatoes just begins to wilt.
10 - 12 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
Add in the beans and the remaining salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix.
15 ounces cannellini beans, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add back the fennel bulbs tucking them into the bean and tomato mixture. Cover the pan with a tight lid. Reduce flame to medium low. Cook until the fennel bulbs are fork tender. 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the flame and serve with your favorite entree.