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Fennel-Marinated Vegetables in Lettuce Cones

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.but requires additional unattended time.

In the following recipe, the lettuce leaves may be wrapped loosely in paper towels and kept chilled in a plastic bag until you are ready to assemble the cones.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 scallions, white and pale green parts quartered lengthwise
2 orange or red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips about 4 inches long
1 medium jicama (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips about 4 inches long
12 large loose-leafed lettuce leaves, rinsed, drained well, and thick rib cut out to facilitate rolling

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small dry heavy skillet toast fennel seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a blender blend seeds, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified.

    Step 3

    In a large glass baking dish combine fennel marinade and all vegetables except lettuce leaves and marinate, covered and chilled, overnight.

    Step 4

    Divide vegetables among lettuce leaves, letting excess marinade drip off, and roll up leaves to enclose vegetables. (Use wooden picks to secure lettuce cones if necessary.)

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