5.0 from 9 votes
Fennel Gratin
This Fennel Gratin is easy and quick to make and only requires 4 ingredients. Serve as a side with roast or grilled meats, seafood or as a delicious dip.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 100 ml milk or full fat cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180℃fan/350℉. Grease a 9 inch or 22 cm square/round baking dish.
- Cut fronds off 2 fennel bulbs* and slice away root end. Wash, halve and slice the bulbs finely.
- Place the sliced fennel in a medium skillet with 3 tablespoons butterprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt Cover pan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally till the fennel begins to caramelize becoming a light golden colour.
- Add 100 ml milk, turn up heat to bring the milk to almost boiling, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 or 10 minutes or till tender.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and mix well. Spoon into the oven dish and grill till golden brown. Serve warm as a dip or side.
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Notes
- *Slice off the frilly fronds from each bulb, but do not throw these away as they make an excellent garnish.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
740mg
(31%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
471IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.