Fennel And Mushrooms

* Alternate Mushrooms: Oyster Mushroom In a saucepan, cook the fennel in 2 tablespoons of the butter and the water for 3 minutes or until tender. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a saute pan or skillet and saute the mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Drain the fennel and add to the mushrooms. Stir in the sour cream. Serve at once, topped with the chopped fennel leaves.

This recipe yields 4 to 5 side dish servings.