Crunchy Baked Fennel
Crunchy Baked Fennel might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 178 calories, 7g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up wine, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours.
Instructions
On 2 large rimmed baking sheets, drizzle the fennel with 1/2 cup of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 45 minutes, until softened.
In a skillet, toast the panko over moderate heat until golden, 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in the cheese and flour.
In the same skillet, melt the butter.
Add the garlic, shallots and thyme and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is softened, 5 minutes; add to the panko. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread half of the fennel in a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
Pour the wine over the fennel, then sprinkle half of the panko on top. Repeat with the remaining fennel and panko. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes longer, until the topping is browned and crisp.