Sautéed Fennel with Olives and Arugula

This pairs well with a fish entrée for a fall dinner. Prewashed baby arugula leaves are available prepackaged in the produce section of larger supermarkets.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
Carb Level: Low

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only)
  • ½ cup seeded and diced red bell pepper (about ½-inch dice)
  • ¼ cup capers, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1½ cups arugula leaves (organic baby arugula leaves if possible)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel, leek, red pepper, and capers; sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Add the olives and arugula leaves, and sauté until the leaves just start to wilt, about 1 minute.

  3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Per serving:

Carbohydrate: 8g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 4g
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