Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 fennel bulbcored and thinly sliced, fronds reserved
  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • One 1-pound head of escarole, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • In a medium pot, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and sliced fennel and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook over moderately high heat until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the escarole and water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over low heat, stirring a few times, until the escarole is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, dill and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper, garnish with the fennel fronds and serve.