- 2 large fennel bulbs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- Trim the tops off the fennel bulbs, halve them, then cut them into quarters.
- Heat the oil in a stainless steel pan over medium heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the fennel. Brown on one side for 5 minutes.
- Flip the fennel and brown on the other side for 5 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, and broth. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or room temperature with more black pepper.