Grilled fennel is a light and tasty side dish, also easy to prepare. They cook in a very short time, about 5 minutes per side, and are excellent both warm and cold. These grilled fennel can be seasoned in various ways, besides the ones I propose with garlic and chopped fennel fronds. To make them even more flavorful, you can add a mixture of anchovies and capers, some chopped and toasted nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Fennel is a vegetable that pairs well with many flavors.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Grill Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Plate
Steps
Clean the fennel by removing the tougher outer parts and set aside the fronds.
Wash them under running water and dry them.
Preheat a grill pan.
Slice the fennel to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
Place the fennel on the hot grill and grill on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, chop the fennel fronds and peeled garlic.
Transfer to a small bowl, add the oil, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the grilled fennel on a serving plate.
Season with the prepared dressing and serve both warm and cold.
Tips
You can add chopped anchovies and capers or a sprinkle of chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
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