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- Thomas Keller Style Glazed and Braised Fennel Bulb serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 clv garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and quartered lengthwise, fronds reserved
- 1 c water, or as needed
- 1 T unsalted butter
- 1/4 t crushed red pepper
- 2 t sugar
- 1 pn kosher salt
- 1/2 t white wine vinegar
- 1/4 t freshly cracked black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 930g | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 45 | 16% |
| Total Fat 5.22g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2.44g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium 2811mg | 80% |
| Total Carbs 58.78g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.1g | 70% |
| Sugars 8.45g | 6% |
| Protein 8.63g | 14% |
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