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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Roasted fennel is delicious! Oven-baking mellows the strong licorice flavor of raw fennel and brings out its nuttiness and creaminess.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 156 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large fennel bulbs about 1 pound total weight.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut off the fennel stems with a sharp knife. Rinse and dry the bulbs. Slice each bulb in half lengthwise. With the cut side down, slice the bulb vertically into ½-inch-thick slices.
  3. Arrange the fennel slices in a 13 X 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil and use your hands to coat them well. Sprinkle the fennel with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the fennel for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven, gently toss the fennel slices, then sprinkle them evenly with grated parmesan cheese.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and keep baking until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, for about 15 more minutes.

Notes

  • The reason this recipe works so well is the hot oven. You want the fennel slices to caramelize - that's when their flavor and texture transform. So make sure your oven is set to 425°F. A lower oven won't work as well.
  • Another important tip is to dry the fennel bulbs well after you rinse them. This is another way to ensure that the fennel roasts in the oven rather than steam.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.3recipe Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.3recipe
Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.