Braised Fennel
Tender braised fennel topped with a flavorful breadcrumb and Parmesan crust offers a delicate, savory side perfect for elegant dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Butter a small baking dish.
- Trim off any tough stalks and the bottom from the fennel bulbs.
- Add the trimmed fennel and lemon juice to boiling salted water and cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain the fennel and place in the buttered dish.
- Add hot chicken stock to the dish with the fennel.
- In a small bowl, combine fresh bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, grated lemon peel, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the boiled fennel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the fennel is tender and the topping is golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
466
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).