Caramelized Fennel, Swiss Chard, & Chickpea Stew
Caramelized fennel meets tender chickpeas and silky Swiss chard in this brothy, aromatic stew.
Ingredients:
1 fennel bulb with its stems and fronds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
1 can of chickpeas
1 bunch of Swiss chard
1 vegan chicken bouillon cube
Tools:
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Colander
- A large pot...
- Or high-walled pan
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Prep the fennel
Cut the stems off of the bulb. Then, slice the bulb into thin wedges, leaving a bit of the base to join the layers of each wedge together. Dice the thickest part of the stems, then finely chop the delicate fronds.
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Caramelize the fennel
Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a high-walled skillet or braising pan. Then, place the fennel bulb wedges in a single flat layer, flipping after about 10 minutes (or when they begin to take on a deep brown color). Repeat on the other side.
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Cook the veggies
Add the onion and fennel stems, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent. Then, add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, and the chickpeas with their liquid. Clear a bit of space and break up the bouillon cube a bit into the chickpea liquid. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Add the Swiss Chard
Add the Swiss chard and cover to allow the greens to wilt. After a few minutes, uncover and stir occasionally until the chard is evenly wilted but not mushy. Serve immediately!
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Rich and aromatic, this chickpea stew is light enough for a warm summer day, but satisfying enough for cooler seasons. And the caramelized fennel will make your kitchen smell like heaven! Swipe up for tips, substitutions, and more!
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