Karp Family Recipes

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Category: Vegetables

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons olive oil 4 fennel bulbs, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices, fronds reserved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan

Directions:

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.