Marc Vetri's Fennel Gratin

Marc Vetri's Fennel Gratin
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Marc Vetri's Fennel Gratin a try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 149 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. If you have salt and pepper, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Trim the base of the fennel and remove all dark and light green parts down to the white bulb. Slice each bulb in half lengthwise.
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Cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges and remove the cores.
3
Lay the wedges on a rimmed baking sheet and add olive oil to a depth of 1/4 inch.
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4
Sprinkle each wedge with a pinch each of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Top each with about 1 teaspoon of Parmesan.
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5
Bake until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
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6
Remove from the oven and let cool in the oil until just warm.
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Using a slotted metal spatula, transfer the fennel to plates and garnish with the reserved fennel fronds.
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Ready In40 m.
Servings6
Health Score13
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