Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
- November 25, 2022
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For a very easy and delicious side dish, try Roasted Fennel with Parmesan. Roasting vegetables is a simple way to transform a raw vegetable into something so tasty and fennel is no exception.
Don’t let fennel’s licorice flavor turn you off…when you roast it, it mellows that flavor and instead gives you a nutty flavor with a creamy texture. Adding some olive oil and Parmesan cheese turns this into a sublime side dish, worthy of any dinner party.
My beautiful friend Bette told me about this go-to recipe courtesy of Giada (no need for a last name, right?) and she was correct. It’s easy and mouth-watering. It’s now my go-to recipe for side dishes!
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All you need to do is trim the fennel and cut it into thick slices. Place the slices in a baking dish, sprinkle with salt & pepper, top with Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with olive oil. Ta da!!
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Bake it for 45 minutes or so, remove it from the oven and top it with chopped fennel fronds.
That’s seriously it, friends! Enjoy this delicious side dish!
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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 fennel bulbs, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices, fronds reserved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the fennel in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.
Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis
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