Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

Ingredients for Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

• 2 fennel bulbs (450g total), stalks discarded

• 35g whole almonds (preferably Marcona), lightly toasted

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup raisins

• 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds

• 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

• 60ml fresh orange juice

• Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled

• 1/2 cup chopped coriander

• fennel fronds and chervil leaves

How to make Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

Slice fennel lengthwise 1/4 inch thick. Coarsely crush almonds by firmly rolling over them with a rolling pin.

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté fennel with garlic, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in almonds, raisins, coriander, zest, juice, and saffron and sauté until raisins start to plump, about 2 minutes.

Stir in coriander just before serving at room temperature.

Disclaimer

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