Caramelized Fennel and Onions

Fennel lovers, onion lovers, unite! And then take a shower in grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. I’d like to say this is quick and easy, but it’s not quick. It’s long and easy, the sort of thing you can just put on the stove and give a stir every once in a while, as you cook the rest of the meal. The onions and fennel are only lightly caramelized. You could cook them longer if you wanted, or sprinkle some sugar on them to bring out more of the caramelization. But just cooking them down and lightly browning them, and then tossing them with everything else, works for me. Wonderful flavors. Would be terrific alongside grilled fish or chicken.

Caramelized Fennel and Onions Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, halved then sliced lengthwise (root to tip) in 1/4-inch thick slices
• 2 large fennel bulbs, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• Salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

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