Discover fennel in this tasty side dish!
A staple on any Italian dinner table, fennel is a crunchy and sweet vegetable with with a hint of anise flavor that is delicious when it’s allowed to take center stage. The veggie side dish is enhanced with just a bit of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and olive oil, letting the fennel shine on its own. Pair this with a chicken or fish dish, and your guests will be scrambling for seconds.
Fennel Gratin
Fennel shines in this delicious side dish made with only six healthy ingredients.
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 0.25 of recipe
Ingredients
- 3 fennel bulbs coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 365 degrees F.
- In a baking dish, combine all the ingredients except the extra virgin olive oil, making sure that they are mixed well.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil, making sure that the fennel is coated well.
- Bake in the oven at 365 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the color becomes golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.25of recipe | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 7g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
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I lightly spray the fennel with olive oil cutting the amount down by more than half. Tastes great!!