Fennel au Gratin
Easy, light and healthy way to eat fennel
Ingredients
-4 fennel bulbs, washed and trimmed of the fronds
-1/2-3/4 cups of Parmesan cheese
-extra virgin olive oil
-sea salt (large grain)
-ground pepper
Directions
-preheat oven to 375F
-cut the fennel into quarters making sure to leave the bottom of the quarter intact (the bottom will hold the fennel piece together while cooking)
-place in pot and fill with cold water add a small handful of sea salt
-boil the fennel for 10 minutes a fork should be easily inserted into the center when done, drain carefully we want to keep the fennel intact
In an ovenproof dish lay the fennel side by side, salt and pepper
-drizzle olive oil across the fennel 2 times
-sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top generously
-bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown
Buon Appetito!!
