Fennel & Onion Compote

Ingredients

• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 2 medium bulbs fennel, trimmed and sliced ¹/₈ inch thick
• 1 medium onion, sliced ¹/₈ inch thick
• ¹/₃ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 1 whole piece star anise
• ½ tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup homemade or low-salt chicken or vegetable broth; more as needed

In a large, straight-sided sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 min.; the onions should not brown. Add the fennel, broth, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, thyme, lemon juice,...

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