Rustic Roasted Fennel
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 fennel bulbs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup fresh French bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Cut fronds from fennel, and reserve for garnish. Cut each bulb into fourths, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt; toss until combined. Drizzle wine on top. Cover with foil to seal.
  3. Bake until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and drain any liquid. Increase oven temperature to 450°. Bake until browned and roasted, about 20 minutes more, stirring halfway through baking.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, orange zest, and red pepper. Sprinkle mixture over roasted fennel, and garnish with reserved fennel fronds, if desired.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/rustic-roasted-fennel/