OVEN-ROASTED FENNEL

Oven-Roasted Fennel image

Roasting fennel gives it a lovely buttery, caramelized flavor and brings out its natural sweetness. Serve with roasted pork tenderloin, grilled lamb, or a fatty fish such as salmon.

Provided by France C

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium fennel bulbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Trim the stalks off the fennel, setting the green fronds to the side to later use for garnish, if desired. Trim the root ends to create a flat surface; there is no need to remove the core. Slice fennel into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices and place on the baking sheet.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush over the fennel slices.
Roast in the preheated oven until fennel is soft and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes, turning slices over halfway through. Remove to a serving platter and garnish with green fronds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g