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Rich in fibers, vitamins and minerals, fennel contains very few calories. In this light, crunchy and refreshing salad, it is paired with another low-calorie vegetable: celery.
This traditional Sicilian dish uses “bucatini“, i.e. hollow spaghetti (with a hole “buco“). If you cannot find them, substitute with regular spaghetti.
The Greeks and Romans were not only very fond of fennel, they also recognized its medicinal value, especially as an antidote to snake bites and scorpion stings.
Fans of Mediterranean cuisine: this recipe is for you! If you prefer, you can replace the monkfish with large shrimp or lobster meat.
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