This Mushroom & Fennel Stir-Fry is a simple, flavorful dish designed to nourish your gut and delight your taste buds. With earthy mushrooms and lightly sweet, aromatic fennel, it’s packed with fiber, antioxidants, and digestive-supporting compounds. Quick to prepare and versatile, it works perfectly as a main meal with grains or a hearty side for your favorite proteins. At Zenita Naturals, we love recipes like this that combine wholesome ingredients with easy cooking techniques, helping you maintain a balanced, gut-friendly lifestyle without compromising on taste.
Recipe Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or Dinner
Pairs With: Zenita Naturals 15-Day Mango Cleanse
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced (reserve fronds for garnish)
- 200g mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, cremini, or button)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Fresh fennel fronds or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add sliced fennel and cook 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in mushrooms and thyme; cook 5–6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and become tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce.
- Garnish with fennel fronds or parsley before serving.
- Serve warm with rice, quinoa, or as a side dish.
Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health Naturally
Mushrooms contain prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria, while fennel promotes digestion and reduces bloating. Combined, these ingredients support a balanced microbiome, helping maintain regularity and digestive comfort. This plant-based stir-fry is light, nourishing, and easy to incorporate into your weekly meals for a natural boost to your gut health.