Roasted Fennel Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on March 8, 2024
Enjoy this roasted fennel a la Florence that features delectable porcini mushrooms, briny olives, savory prosciutto and nutty Parmesan. If Florence is the flower of Italian cooking, the fennel is at the top of her crown.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Italian
12
ingredients
8
steps
55
minutes
Chef Denis is a seasoned chef with 43 years of experience working in the culinary world. His past roles include banquet chef, executive sous chef, private chef and even being the owner of a catering business, where he hosted both private events and intimate dinners. For the last 28 years, he's spent his time working as a culinary teacher, sharing his passion and knowledge with his students and aspiring chefs to create outstanding, memorable events.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
2
fennel bulbs
1 cup(s)
porcini mushrooms, washed and dried
1 tsp
chopped garlic
1/4 cup(s)
olive oil, extra-virgin if available
1/4 cup(s)
chopped black olives
1/4 lb
prosciutto ham, optional
2 tbsp
chopped fresh oregano fresh, see notes 1
1/2 cup(s)
Parmesan Reggiano or any good Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup(s)
chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup(s)
toasted pignoli nuts
1/2 cup(s)
pitted black olives
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Directions 8 steps | 55 Minutes

Step 1

Wash the fennel and trim the tops, making sure to reserve the fronds for garnish. Trim the bottom of the fennel. Slice the fennel into ¼-inch slices.

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Wash the fennel and trim the tops, making sure to reserve the fronds for garnish.
Step 2

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the mushrooms into ½ inch pieces.

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Step 3

Place the fennel and the garlic on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place the plate in a microwave and cook for 4 minutes on high. Transfer the contents of the plate to a baking sheet. 

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Place the fennel and the garlic on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 4

Heat the olive oil over high heat in a saute pan. Add the mushrooms, prosciutto and ¼ cup chopped olives and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Heat the olive oil over high heat in a saute pan.
Step 5

Add the chopped oregano and remove the pan from the heat. Scrape the mushroom mixture over the fennel. 

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Add the chopped oregano and remove the pan from the heat.
Step 6

Add the chicken stock to the baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. (See notes 2.)

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Add the chicken stock to the baking sheet.
Step 7

Remove the foil after baking and sprinkle on the Parmesan, pignoli nuts and black olives. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 5-7 minutes. 

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Remove the foil after baking and sprinkle on the Parmesan, pignoli nuts and black olives.
Step 8

Garnish with the reserved fennel fronds and serve. Enjoy! (See notes 3.)

Roasted Fennel Recipe: Garnish with the reserved fennel fronds and serve.

Notes:

  1. If using dried oregano, use ¼ teaspoon. 
  2. You may add a little Italian white wine to the fennel before roasting.
  3. You may add some roasted red pepper or chopped tomato for a great garnish. 

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
392
FAT
29.7 g
PROTEIN
18.9 g
CARBS
15.6 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

08 Jun 2023

A new recipe to try on. Easy to follow recipe with its step-by-step instructions.

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