RICE WITH FENNEL AND OLIVES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon fennel seed
8 ounces whole red onion or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut red onion (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound fennel to yield 1 cup chopped fennel
10 small oil-cured black olives
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine rice, water and fennel seed, and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, cooking a total of 17 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Chop whole onion.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet until it is very hot, reduce the heat to medium high, add oil and saute onion until it softens and browns.
  • Meanwhile, trim stalks from fennel, remove tough outer layer from bulb and cut fennel into julienne strips. Add to onion as it browns, and continue cooking.
  • Pit the olives; then, add to the onion and fennel and continue cooking until the rice is done.
  • Stir the rice into the onion and fennel, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

Thato Thato
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zeeinelbdeen Mustafa
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I love the combination of flavors in this rice dish. It's the perfect balance of salty, savory, and sweet.


Ahmad butt
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This is my new favorite rice dish! It's so easy to make and it's delicious.


Kam Ros
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I've made this rice dish several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Dustin Dixon
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This rice dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet meal.


Burnie Solomon
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I love the simplicity of this rice dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


nischal mali
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.


Mark Anthony
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this rice dish. The fennel flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the olives and lemon.


Jazmin Moreno
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This rice dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The fennel and olives are disguised in the rice and they add a nice flavor that kids love.


Gulbahar Balouch
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I love how easy this rice dish is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it's always delicious.


Madeleine Van niekerk
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The fennel and olives add a nice crunch and the lemon zest adds a bright flavor.


FourThorpeKids Thorpe
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I made this rice dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ang_ arabatzis
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This rice dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mian Aizaz Shah
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I love the combination of flavors in this rice dish. The fennel and olives add a nice salty and savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the rice.


Mariem Ekramy
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover fennel and olives. It's also a very affordable and easy meal to make.


Ajmira Ajmira
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I was skeptical about the fennel and olives, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my go-to rice dishes.


Sanel Jospeh
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This is my new favorite rice dish! The fennel and olives give it a really nice flavor and the texture is perfect.


BK ROBIN BOSS
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I've made this rice dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Itxasif Malik
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This rice dish was a hit at our dinner party! The fennel and olives added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.