Sauteed Fennel with Garlic

5 tablespoons olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

6 garlic cloves, peeled

½ cup tomato puree

4 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and garlic, and cook, turning as needed, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the tomato juice, salt and pepper, and cook, covered, over medium low until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3: Stir in the fennel fronds and lemon juice, then check the seasoning and serve.