Sliced Fennel With Parmesan Recipes

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the fennel in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.

SLICED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or sharp chef's knife, peel or cut the cheese into thick, bite-size shavings.
• On a work surface, cut fennel in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch-thick wedges.
• Season fennel salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Top with fennel fronds and cheese shavings.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH MEYER LEMON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Trim the fennel and roughly chop 1 tablespoon of the fronds. Halve each bulb through the core, then cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough oil to coat the pan. When hot, cook half the fennel, without moving, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining fennel, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the fennel, broth, lemon rind and juice and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Raise the heat to high and reduce the sauce until syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Fold the sauce and reserved fronds into the fennel and top with Parmesan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the stems of the fennel and slice the bulb in half lengthwise. With the cut side down, slice the bulb vertically into 1/2-inch-thick slices, cutting right through the core. Spread the fennel slices on a baking sheet, coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss with your hands.
• Roast the fennel slices for about 1 hour, turning them once after 30 minutes, until the edges are crisp and brown. Remove from the oven and cover with Parmesan shavings. Taste for salt and pepper and serve.

BAKED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

FANTASTIC FENNEL PARMESAN

Steps:

• Make Garlicky Breadcrumbs (see below.) Wash and dry the fennel. Cut away the white stems; keep the feathery fronds for garnish. Gently peel the outer white bulb.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Slice the fennel bulbs horizontaly 1/3" thick. Lay the fennel on a rimmed baking pan (17 1/2" x 13") or large casserole dish. Some slices will not be connected to the stem; that's okay.Brush tops and bottoms liberally with 3 tablespoons of evoo. Sprinkle tops with salt & freshly cracked pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, turn over the fennel and roast another 10 minutes until lightly golden and softening a bit.
• Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.When cool enought to handle, remove the fennel to a cutting board and layer with breadcrumbs: Add 1/3 cups of breadcrumbs on the rimmed baking pan. Place fennel on top in a single layer. Top the fennel evenly with the remaining 1/3 cup of bread crumbs.
• Layer by adding marinara sauce over the the breadcrumbed fennel, then top with the chopped tomatoes. Finish by shaving parmesan cheese and add to the tops - does not need to cover completely. Sprinkle with oregano.
• Cover with heavy foil and bake 15 - 20 minutes until the fennel is softened and very tender and the cheese is melted. Garnish with sprigs of the fennel fronds and parsley leaves. Serve an enjoy!Serves 8 as a side dish; 4 as a main course

PARMESAN-ROASTED FENNEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil.
• Remove stems and core from fennel bulbs. Reserve a handful of fronds. Dice fennel into bite-sized pieces. Toss fennel and fronds with Parmesan cheese, oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn fennel with a spatula and roast until crisp-tender and browned on both sides, 5 to 10 more minutes.

FENNEL WITH PARSLEY, PARMESAN, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Halve, core, and thinly slice fennel bulb (preferably on a mandoline). In a bowl, toss fennel with fresh lemon juice.
• Add parsley leaves, reserved fennel fronds, and olive oil to bowl with fennel and toss. Season with salt and and pepper and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan.

BAKED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Trim off the fronds and outer hollow stalks so you are left with the fennel bulb, trim off the hard bottom and cut each bulb in half Heat oven to 400F and bring a pot of water to boil, salt it.
• Place the halved fennel bulbs into the boiling water and cook 3 minutes, the fennel must still be crisp.
• Do not overcook.
• Remove and plunge into icy water to stop the cooking and drain.
• Slice the fennel thinly.
• Grease a baking dish with some of the butter place the fennel into the dish, sprinkle with salt& pepper and pour in the stock. bake uncovered for 10 minutes in 400°F.
• After baking 10 minutes top the fennel with the remaining butter and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking for approx 15 minutes.
• The stock should be evaporated and the cheese golden.
• For Vegetarian use vegetable stock.

FENNEL WITH GARLIC, OIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining oil. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the salt. Strain the oil into a fondue pot and keep hot.
• Arrange the fennel on a platter. Let guests dip the fennel slices into the hot garlic oil. Serve with the shaved Parmesan and tomato-cumin bread (see recipe), crackers or any crudite.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F
• Rub a baking dish large enough to hold the fennel in a single layer with butter.
• Slice the fennel bulbs in half or quarters lengthwise and steam the fennel over simmering water for 10 minutes, then arrange in the dish.
• Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and add the wine or water. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the cover, baste the fennel with its juice, then add the cheese and continue baking uncovered until the fennel is completely tender, about 10 minutes more.
• Serve garnished with chopped fennel greens or parsley.