Best Crunchy Baked Fennel Recipes

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HOW TO MAKE ROASTED FENNEL (WITH VARIATIONS)



How to Make Roasted Fennel (With Variations) image

See how easy and delicious it is to roast fennel to melting tenderness and bring out its natural sweetness.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 to 2 bulbs of fennel , cleaned, trimmed, and cut into spears or bite-sized chunks
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 203 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 1 to 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BAKED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN AND THYME



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Serve this savory side dish inspired by France's Provence region with baked eggs or roasted chicken, pork, or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fennel bulbs
1 tablespoon softened butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
4 sprigs thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Boil 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and split lengthwise, until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain fennel, cut side down, on paper towels, 5 minutes. Place fennel, cut side up, in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish and brush with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper and top with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan and 4 sprigs thyme. Bake until cheese is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

BAKED FENNEL



Baked Fennel image

This is a light, tasty way to cook fennel. It is tender, with a crunchy outer texture and just a hint of the fennel flavor. This is a great vegetable side dish with grilled or roasted meats.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large fennel bulbs
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Clean the fennel, removing the upper fronds, and slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Set the feathery leaves aside to garnish the completed dish.
  • Place in a saucepan and cover with milk.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the fennel can be easily pierced with a fork.
  • Remove the fennel and pat dry.
  • Layer in a baking dish, drizzle with two tablespoons of the oil and add salt and pepper.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining oil with the cheese and breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the dish and continue baking until golden brown.
  • This dish is great hot or at room temperature.
  • Use the discarded feathery fronds to garnish, and serve.

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