Fennel gratin with Parmesan and fennel seeds
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Fennel gratin with Parmesan
Fennel at its most comforting: steamed until tender, then topped with butter, Parmesan, breadcrumbs and a few fennel seeds and broiled until golden. A simple side that goes with almost everything.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large fennel bulbs
- 70 g (5 tablespoons) butter, plus a little for the dish
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim the fennel, reserving the dark green fronds. Cut the bulbs into pieces about the size of an egg (more or less).
- Steam the fennel until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler (grill). Arrange the fennel in a buttered ovenproof dish.
- Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the fennel seeds, breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Dot with the butter.
- Broil for 8–12 minutes, until browned on top.
- Scatter with the chopped fennel fronds and serve.
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