Giada's Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
Delightfully simple yet bursting with flavor, Giada's Roasted Fennel with Parmesan is a must-try side dish that elevates any meal. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fennel, enhanced by olive oil, a touch of salt and pepper, and a golden, savory Parmesan cheese topping. Roasted to caramelized perfection in just 35 minutes, the fennel develops a tender interior with crispy, cheesy edges that are utterly irresistible. Perfect for a holiday table or a weeknight dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, fish, or hearty vegetarian mains. With its quick prep time and gourmet flair, this roasted fennel recipe is an easy way to impress your guests while staying true to wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole fennel bulbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Trim the fennel bulbs by cutting off the stalks and a thin slice from the bottom of each bulb. Reserve any fronds for garnish, if desired.
Step 3
Cut each fennel bulb into quarters through the root, then slice each quarter into wedges about 1/2 inch thick.
Step 4
Place the fennel slices in a baking dish, making sure they are spread out evenly in a single layer.
Step 5
Drizzle the olive oil over the fennel slices, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the fennel with salt and ground black pepper.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes, flipping the fennel slices halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the fennel with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 9
Return the dish to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Step 10
Remove the roasted fennel from the oven, and let it cool for a minute before serving. Garnish with reserved fennel fronds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (632.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1025.4 |
| Total Fat 76.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 95.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3080.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 51.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 47.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1542.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2114.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories