Fresh Fennel Medley Recipes

BALSAMIC ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray an extra-large, rimmed baking sheet, or 2 smaller ones, with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place Brussels sprouts, green beans, broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, fennel, onion and garlic in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and agave. Pour mixture over vegetables and toss to coat.
• Spread vegetables evenly in a single layer on prepared pan(s). Season with salt and pepper. Place lemon halves on the pan.
• Roast 20-22 minutes in preheated oven until vegetables are softened and caramelized, stirring once halfway through. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the lemons over the roasted vegetables.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and walnuts (optional), basil and parsley. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve in a large bowl or platter.
• Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

FRESH FENNEL MEDLEY

Steps:

• Trim long stalks from fennel down to the bulb.
• Chop and reserve 2 tablespoons of feathery greens from stalks.
• Slice bulb into thin strips.
• Prepare a medium skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat oil in skillet; saute fennel strips and onion until fennel is crisp-tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped fennel greens.