Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Roasted Fennel

In my quest to eat healthy & explore the plethora of veggies available to me, I decided to try my hand at fennel.

Fennel is a weird looking veggie (like an onion but also with stalks kind of like celery & tiny leaves that look more like an herb). When I took it to the check out the guy said in his 2 1/2 years working there NO ONE had ever bought fennel.

Well, how-do-you-do I'm a fennel eater.

As per vague internet instructions I chopped off the top & the nubby bottom. Then I cut it in half, then in fourths.

I stuck in on a foil lined cookie sheet, covered them in salt, pepper, & garlic powder (olive oil & Parmesan was recommended too) & roasted them for 400 degrees for 40 min.

Out they came pretty crispy & tasty (with just a hint of liquorish flavor)

Any other fennel-ists out there? Recipes, please!
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12 comments:

  1. MichelleFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    You are brave!!!! I have had fennel on a salad with a steak once, but I cannot remember what else was on it. I did like it, but I am so clueless about how to even cook one I know I would mess it up.

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  2. SmithyFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    so that's what a fennel is!! looks good, i should try it out. a nice alternative to my celery sticks.

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  3. Em and RussFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Absolutely!!! Emily just bought fennel today. Italian wedding soup is AWESOME!!!!!!!! And it uses fennel. I will have her send you the recipe.

    Russ

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  4. CranberryfriesFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    You know me and vegetables. However with your finished product picture I'd have to say that actually looks interesting and I'd be willing to try some. Cool beans.

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  5. DawnFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I've had a fennel salad that was basically coleslaw with fennel instead of cabbage and it was divine.

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  6. MandiFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I have a roasted chicken dish with fennel, zucchini, and tomatoes. Yummy! If you want the recipe, I can send it to you.

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  7. Emma-JayneFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Yummy, love fennel. And the leaves are good to use as a herb. I love it in green salads yummy!

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  8. KatieFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I see it all the time on cooking shows but still haven't tried it. I am sure I would have to go to one of the "fancier" groceries stores to get it around here.

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  9. Lux Lady...February 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Best recipe ever: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/everyday-italian/fennel-slaw-with-prosciutto-and-pistachio-pesto-recipe/index.html

    Bon appetit!

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  10. KristalFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I just want to second the motion on Italian wedding soup! So good!

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  11. April CarterFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Fennel is great! Especially in Em's soup.

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  12. Esther NoelleFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Where'd you buy it? I didn't see it at Winco or Target anywhere...

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