Microwave gratinated fennel is a fragrant and delicious side dish, perfect for accompanying both fish and meat. The golden crust and the sweetness of the fennel go perfectly with many dishes and are ideal for the fall and winter seasons.
Just a few simple steps are all it takes for a side dish that’s different from the usual, and that everyone will like. The quick dip in boiling water will make them very soft, then we’ll make them crispy and with a WOW flavor.
With this recipe, we’ll prepare them in just a few minutes. Find out how to make them now.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Stove, Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
- Energy 242.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.15 (g) of which sugars 4.70 (g)
- Proteins 10.12 (g)
- Fat 14.66 (g) of which saturated 4.49 (g)of which unsaturated 2.03 (g)
- Fibers 6.81 (g)
- Sodium 1,179.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Microwave Gratinated Fennel
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
What you need to prepare microwave gratinated fennel
- 1 Crisp Plate crisp plate
- 1 Microwave Oven microwave oven
- 1 Pot pot
Steps for Microwave Gratinated Fennel
Wash the fennel bulbs, remove the bottom and the stalk, and cut them into 8 parts. Put them in a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Let them cook for about 8 minutes from when the water starts boiling. This will make them very soft.
Once drained, arrange them on the crisp plate, trying to spread them in a single layer.
Dust them all with the Parmesan cheese, and then with the breadcrumbs.
Adjust with salt and pepper and finally finish with the extra virgin olive oil.
Cook in the microwave in combination mode 650w + grill (or crisp mode) for about 8 minutes. They will be crispy and delicious. I recommend serving them very hot.
Tips and Notes
This side dish is really good and impactful, you can use it to accompany both fish and meat main courses, or use them to enrich your salads or vegetarian dishes.
To speed up preparation, you can prepare the boiling part in advance, or omit it completely. In the latter case, however, the fennel will be less soft and will need a couple more minutes of cooking.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days.
