Fennel and Carrot Confit

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Fennel and Carrot Confit
45 min.
4
151kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game with a burst of flavor and vibrant colors, look no further than this delightful Fennel and Carrot Confit. This vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dish not only meets various dietary preferences but also tantalizes your taste buds with its unique combination of tender vegetables and aromatic spices.

The beauty of fennel and carrots lies in their natural sweetness and earthy flavors, which shine through beautifully when cooked gently in olive oil and infused with the warmth of cayenne pepper. The thin ribbons of carrot and tender slices of fennel soften beautifully, creating a sumptuous confit that is perfect for any meal. With just a touch of lemon zest, every bite is refreshing and bright, making it a fantastic accompaniment to both hearty mains and light fare alike.

This confit is also incredibly versatile, whether served warm as a side dish or allowed to cool and enjoyed at room temperature as part of a vibrant salad. Plus, with a mere 151 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that’ll leave you feeling satisfied. Ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is bound to impress with its simplicity and flavor. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s create a dish that brings the best of fresh vegetables to your table!

Ingredients

  • medium carrots 
  • 0.1 teaspoon cayenne 
  • small fennel bulb 
  • inch lemon zest very thinly sliced
  • 1.3 cups olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Shave carrots with a vegetable peeler into very thin, wide ribbons. Quarter fennel bulb lengthwise, then very thinly slice lengthwise.
  2. Heat oil with cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat until warm.
  3. Add carrots, fennel, and zest and cook gently, without simmering, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Drain oil into a bowl (see cooks’ note, below) and transfer vegetables to another bowl to cool to room temperature.
  5. •Confit can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.•The oil left over from cooking the vegetables can be used in salad dressings or to flavor soups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein2.63%
Fat78.46%
Carbs18.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.96
Glycemic Load
2.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.581739130227%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.63mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.78kcal
7.54%
Fat:13.7g
21.08%
Saturated Fat:1.93g
12.05%
Carbohydrates:7.43g
2.48%
Net Carbohydrates:4.61g
1.68%
Sugar:3.8g
4.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:51.83mg
2.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.04g
2.07%
Vitamin A:5200.36IU
104.01%
Vitamin K:48.94µg
46.61%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.71%
Vitamin C:10.51mg
12.73%
Fiber:2.82g
11.28%
Potassium:343.22mg
9.81%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.83%
Folate:21.82µg
5.46%
Calcium:40.66mg
4.07%
Phosphorus:40.26mg
4.03%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.67%
Magnesium:13.89mg
3.47%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.42%
Iron:0.61mg
3.38%
Copper:0.05mg
2.69%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.24%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.23%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.8%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious