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Sauteed Fennel with Anchovies, Garlic and Sambucca (Mario Batali) Recipe

Sauteed Fennel with Anchovies, Garlic and Sambucca (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 bulbs fennel , fronds removed, chopped and set aside
4 tbsp virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
4 oz sambucca or anise liqueur

Directions:

Blanch whole fennel bulbs in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork tender. Remove and refresh in ice bath. Drain well and cut each into halves.
In a 14 inch to 16 inch nonstick saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add fennel pieces, cut side down, and saute slowly until golden brown. Add garlic to pan and turn bulbs over. Mash anchovies into paste and add to pan. Add sambucca and swirl through pan and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove fennel bulbs. Add fronds to remaining liquid, pour over fennel and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	207.84 Kcal (870 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.83g	23%
Sodium	122.49mg	5%
Potassium	980.94mg	21%
Total Carbs	17.37g	6%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	7.08g	28%
Protein	2.52g	5%
Vitamin C	29mg	48%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	120.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.54 Kcal (346 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	23%
Sodium	48.64mg	5%
Potassium	389.57mg	21%
Total Carbs	6.9g	6%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	28%
Protein	1g	5%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	48%
Iron	1mg	13%
Calcium	47.7mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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