What is Fennel? + Roasted Fennel
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What is Fennel? + Roasted Fennel
Description
The recipe titled What is Fennel? + Roasted Fennel focuses on roasting fennel wedges until tender and lightly browned. The fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into wedges, is tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper before roasting at 400°F. Roasting softens the fennel’s texture and develops a mild sweetness with crisp browned edges. This preparation creates a vegetable side with a combination of tender interior and slight caramelized notes.
The roasting time of 25 to 35 minutes ensures the fennel is cooked through yet retains some structure. The seasoning is kept simple to highlight the fennel’s flavor, which is mildly licorice-like but mellowed by roasting.
This roasted fennel can accompany a variety of main dishes, adding a subtly sweet and savory vegetable element. It also suits those looking to include roasted vegetables without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb fronds removed and cut into wedges
- extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the fennel wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread evenly onto the baking sheet.
- Roast 25 to 35 minutes or until the fennel wedges are tender on the inside and browned around the edges.
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