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Roasted fennel
Source: Sylvan Falls Mill (Entered by Linda and Mike Johnson)amazingly simple dish, made with fresh fennel it has a sweet, subtle flavor and beautiful cream and brown color. Make sure to use very fresh fennel that is not too big in thickness. The ones I use are about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
Serves: 2 - 4
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
2-4
fennel bulbs
1/2 cup
heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2
1/2 cup
sour cream
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp tsp
pepper
1/4 cup
grated parmesan cheese
1 tbs
butter or olive oil
Step by Step Instructions
- clean fennel and remove the bottom root and the tops, lay flat and cut the bulbs horizontally so they are 1/4-1/2 inch thick and 2-4 inches wide and 2-6 inches long
- heat a skillet and add the butter or oil, then add the fennel and brown lightly on both sides
- in a small mixing bowl combine the cream, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- place the fennel in a shallow baking dish with the outer edge down and pour the cream mixture over the fennel. Sprinkle the cheese over the fennel.
- Place in a preheated 400 degree oven for 35-45 minutes until the fennel is softened and the cheese / cream is golden brown
- plate the fennel (two slices per plate) and drizzle the cream mixture around the bulbs. Garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan.
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