Source: dLife

Textured fennel and walnut dip that is great with fresh veggies.

Servings

2 tsp olive oil
1 fennel bulb , finely chopped
1 cup fresh chopped onion (sweet )
0.25 cup shallots, chopped
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp fresh thyme
0.12 tsp hot red pepper flakes
3 medium garlic cloves , halved
1 cup cold water
0.33 cup chopped walnuts , toasted
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 Pour oil in a frying pan and heat over medium-high heat. Saute fennel, onion, shallots, salt, thyme, red pepper, and garlic 8 minutes or until fennel is soft. Pour in water and let boil. Place lid on pan and simmer 8 minutes. Take lid off and simmer 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Take pan off of heat and let cool.
2 Using a food processor or blender, puree fennel mixture, walnuts, and lemon juice until fully combined. Pour mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

Serve with fresh veggies.