ROASTED FENNEL AND PEPPERS

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Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes great with grilled meats. Best of all, it's full of flavor, easy to do and doesn't seem light at all! -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 fennel bulbs, halved and sliced
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

Place the fennel, peppers, onion and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and rubbed sage. Toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring twice. Garnish with fresh sage if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges