Fennel is known mostly for its taste boosting properties, from Italian to Greek, all the Mediterranean food artists are looking to add fennel to their palette. And when it hits your palate you’ll understand why.
Fennel doesn’t just bring bold flavor – it’s got a wide range of benefits from antioxidants to anti-cancer properties. Fennel is a great source of mineral like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium.
Roasted California Fennel with Olive Tapenade, Feta & Mint
When you slow-roast fennel it caramelizes the natural sugars and softens the crisp texture of this seed. It ends up like a rich roasted onion. Top this dish with olive tapenade, feta cheese and mint and it turns into a fennel dish that’s tough to beat.
Roasted Fennel & Farro Salad
A whole-grain salad with roasted fennel and bell peppers. Roasting the fennel brings out flavor and texture, and when added to this salad really sets it off. Farro, an ancient form of wheat common in Italy, is the star of this dish, and fennel wins for best co-star.
Tomato & Fennel Salad
Heirloom tomatoes are at their peak in summer, so grab your favorite variety and toss together with fennel and pine nuts to make this delicious summer salad.
Zucchini, Fennel & White Bean Pasta
Beans and zucchini come together and turn this pasta dish from normal into something else. And with fennel and goat cheese, your taste buds will be through the roof.
Roast Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze
I had this Roast Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze last night and was thinking about it this morning. The chicken takes on such a whole new color (and flavor) that you may never do it differently again.
Pork Chops with Orange & Fennel Salad
These fennel-crusted pork chops top a warm citrus-and-fennel salad will brighten your day any day of the week.
Barley Risotto with Fennel
Barley or brown rice seasoned with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and oil-cured olives make this a healthy, fiber-rich dish. The way to cook this dish allows it to become a creamy risotto without the usual frequent stirring.
Fennel, Porcini & Chicken Cacciatore
An Italian classic with a punch. Fennel and mushroom mellows overnight and turns into a beautiful dish to share with the family.
Seared Salmon with White Beans & Fennel
This dish uses the fennel bulb, fronds and seeds along with seared salmon to result in a melt-in-your-mouth dish perfect for any occasion. Add a mixed green salad to complete this meal.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Fennel & Dill Salsa
Crunchy fennel gives texture to this tomato-based salsa which has a light zippy taste to compliment the sweet seared salmon. Serve with whole-wheat couscous and a glass of rose to really impress your friends.
Red & White Salad
Bitter, sweet and peppery flavors make this lovely dish taste as good as it looks. All it’s missing is a little blue, which you won’t feel after eating this salad.
Fennel & Parmesan
Shaved Parmesan topped with fennel. Easy. Delicious.
Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Tomato Sauce
Spinach and parmesan stuffing makes these chicken thighs so juicy that you’ll probably make them tomorrow night too. You may want some extra pasta or grain with this meal, as it gets a little saucy.
Roasted Squash & Fennel with Thyme
Summer squash infused with garlic and the developed flavors of roasted fennel make this recipe magical. Pair with grilled pork or chicken.
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