Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Fennel Gratin with Pecorino and Lemon a try. This recipe serves 10. One serving contains 203 calories, 6g of protein, and 14g of fat. A mixture of pepper, pecorino romano cheese, panko, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Instructions
Lightly oil shallow 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large wide pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté until softbut not brown, about 5 minutes.
Addfennel; increase heat to medium-high andsautéuntil fennel is slightly softened andbeginning to brown, stirring frequently,about 18 minutes. Stir in broth and next 4ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low;simmer until most of broth is absorbed,about 5 minutes.
Transfer to dish.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Coolslightly; cover and chill.
Let stand at roomtemperature 1 hour before baking.
Melt butter inlarge nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add panko; sauté until golden, about 3minutes.
Remove from heat; cool to roomtemperature. Stir Pecorino, parsley, and peelinto panko. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 dayahead. Store airtight in refrigerator.
Sprinkle pankomixture over fennel.
Bake until gratin isheated through and topping is deep golden,about 20 minutes.