Sauteed Savoy Cabbage and Fennel

Mild savoy cabbage makes a perfect pair with anise-flavored fennel in this easy, one-pan side dish that even your kids will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 head savoy cabbage, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add oil, fennel, and red pepper flakes; saute until fennel edges begin to brown and slightly caramelize, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Add savoy cabbage and fennel seeds, then season with salt and pepper; mix all ingredients to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage is wilted but still has enough crunch for your liking, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.