Roasted or Grilled Vegetables with Fennel and Walnut Butter

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful recipe for Roasted or Grilled Vegetables with Fennel and Walnut Butter. Packed with vibrant produce like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, carrots, and fennel bulb, this dish is perfectly caramelized in the oven or kissed with smoky char from the grill. The star of the show is a luscious fennel and walnut butter, made with toasted walnuts, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, nutty finish. This easy vegetable medley pairs beautifully with any main course and doubles as a stunning centerpiece for a vegetarian feast. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a cozy dinner, this recipe delivers wholesome, gourmet flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 1 large Eggplant
• 2 medium Red bell peppers
• 3 medium Carrots
• 1 large Fennel bulb
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.333 cup Walnuts
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) if roasting the vegetables, or preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat if grilling.

Step 2

Wash and dry the zucchini, eggplant, red bell peppers, carrots, and fennel bulb. Cut the zucchini, eggplant, and carrots into lengthy bite-sized pieces. Slice the red bell peppers into wide strips and remove the seeds. Cut the fennel bulb into thin wedges, keeping the core intact so the layers stay together.

Step 3

Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

For roasting: Spread the vegetables onto a large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized. For grilling: Grill the vegetables on preheated grates for 4–6 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.

Step 5

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the fennel and walnut butter. In a small skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the chopped walnuts, finely minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 7

Remove the butter from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Step 8

Once the vegetables are done cooking, transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle the fennel and walnut butter evenly over the vegetables.

Step 9

Garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1917.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1616.7

Total Fat 120.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.4g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 7175.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.3g	0%
Total Sugars 81.7g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432.6mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 5086.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 30.9%