Description
Roasted fennel is an amazingly easy and delicious dish to make with only a few simple ingredients. It is seasoned and roasted in the oven until perfectly buttery, caramelised and packed with flavor. Fennel is a wonderful healthy side dish and this fennel recipe is Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Whole30.
Ingredients
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- 2 large fennel bulbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Cut the fennel – use a sharp kitchen knife to slice the fennel where the bulb meets the dark green top. Then slice the bulb in half and then slice it into half moon shapes or wedges.
- Season – place the sliced fennel into a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle it with olive oil and season it with thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to coat it all in the seasoning.
- Cook – place the seasoned fennel onto the lined baking sheet and roast it in the oven on the middle rack for 18-20 minutes. Note: the smaller you cut the fennel the shorter the cooking time will be.
- Serve – Serve the roasted feel hot and garnish with lemon wedges and some of the fennel fronds.
Notes
- Select fennel bulbs that have dark green tops and a white bulb with little to no spots or indentations.
- Cut the fennel into even size slices to allow it all to cook evenly.
- You can store cooked fennel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Easily reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Healthy Side Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
