Braised Fennel with Whole Fava Beans - Hodmedod's Wholefoods

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 150g small onion or large shallot, chopped
• 2 cloves of galic, crushed
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes
• 100ml red wine
• 1 can of fava beans , drained or 250g dried whole fava beans soaked and cooked
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 2 or 3 fresh sage leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• Bread rolls, to serve