BAKED FENNEL with WALNUTS and ONIONS, a simple and tasty autumn side dish you can make in a few minutes, baked until golden, also great in a pan.
An easy recipe, perfect if you’re looking for a light yet tasty dish, different from the usual baked fennel, ideal to bring to the table for a dinner with friends or as an accompaniment to roasts, meat main courses, or even fish dishes.
The combination of the sweetness of the fennel, the crunchiness of the walnuts, and the bold flavor of the onions makes this dish irresistible, a side dish that captivates at the first bite. The oven-baked fennel with walnuts remain soft inside but with a golden and fragrant crust outside, while the onions slightly caramelize during cooking and the walnuts add that crunchy note that makes a difference.
If you love easy and quick recipes, these fennel with walnuts and onions are also perfect to cook in a pan when you are short on time. With few ingredients and a quick method, you can get a healthy, tasty, and different dish, also suitable for those who follow a vegetarian or Mediterranean diet. An autumn side dish that pleases everyone and that you can customize by adding spices, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or even grated cheese to make it even more delicious.
An economical, light idea, perfect for everyday meals or festive lunches: the baked fennel with onions and walnuts are the seasonal treat that can’t be missing from the table.
Join me in the kitchen today; it’s fennel with walnuts and onions.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stove, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 3 fennel bulbs
- 1.5 oz walnut kernels
- 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- pinches pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tropea red onion
Steps
Wash the fennel, remove the tougher outer parts, and cut them into wedges or slices about 0.4 inches thick.
Sauté the onion then add the fennel and cook for 5 minutes.
Roughly chop the walnuts. Arrange the fennel in the baking dish, add the walnuts, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
Add another drizzle of oil.
Bake at 356°F for 20-25 minutes, until the surface is golden and crispy.
Serve hot as a side dish or a light meal.
Bon appétit
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BAKED FENNEL with WALNUTS and ONIONS
Tips and variations
You can make the baked fennel even more gratinéed with a sprinkle of cheese or flavored breadcrumbs.
If you prefer a lighter side dish, simply cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil.
Excellent also with a mix of dried fruits (almonds, pine nuts, hazelnuts).
You can prepare them in advance and reheat them just before serving: they will still be delicious.
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FAQ BAKED FENNEL with WALNUTS and ONIONS
Can I prepare the fennel with walnuts and onions in advance?
Yes, you can bake them in the morning and reheat them in the oven before serving.
Can I substitute the walnuts with other nuts?
Absolutely, hazelnuts, almonds, or pine nuts are excellent alternatives.
Can they be made gluten-free?
Yes, just use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit them altogether.
Are they suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Absolutely yes, baked fennel with onions and walnuts is a vegetarian and Mediterranean dish.
Is it better in the oven or in a pan?
It depends on your taste: in the oven, they remain gratinéed and crispy, in the pan, they are quicker and softer.
