Ingredients

  • 3 large fennel bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
  • Garnish
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 3 fennel bulbs, from reserved chopped fennel tops

Method

  • Cut off the stalks and feathery leaves of the fennel.
  • Chop and reserve some of the leaves for garnish. Cut fennel bulbs vertically into 8 sections.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil, add garlic and fennel and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer until fennel is tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Uncover, add salt, pepper and marjoram, and cook over low heat until most of the liquid is reduced.
  • Serve sprinkled with the garnish of feta cheese and reserved fennel tops.