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Home » Ingredient » Vegetables » Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

By: Rosemary Published: March 9, 2018 Updated on: June 27, 2019

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  • Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and a little Olive oil. So good and good for you!
  • Baked Fennel
  • Is Fennel good for you? It sure is.
  • What does Fennel taste like?
  • How to cut Fennel?
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Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and a little Olive oil. So good and good for you!

baked fennel in a red dishBaked Fennel

Good thing about having a brother and sister in-law that have a large garden,  they plant so much that I am lucky to receive lots of fresh produce.

This year there was an over abundance of Fennel. We love this vegetable. Any and every way.

I remember going to Venice with my sister by train a few years ago and a couple of Italian girls were eating cut up Fennel as a snack. Better than potato chips.

baked fennel recipe raw in the baking dish and sprinkled with crumb mixture

In fact my daughter goes crazy for the stuff, I hardly get it sliced and she has already eaten half.

I usually make a fast and easy Raw Fennel Salad, just slice it up and toss with a little salt and olive oil, or add it to a green tossed salad.

Is Fennel good for you? It sure is.

  • Because of it’s calcium content, it helps to maintain bone strength.
  • Which mean it is also good for your skin.
  • It helps to lower blood pressure.
  • It helps in digestion.
  • It is also a cancer prevention veggie.
  • And also helps decrease the risk of Heart Disease. So eat away!

baked fennel gratin in a red pan

What does Fennel taste like?

  • Some people say it has a licorice taste, I find it has a slight licorice taste but nothing over powering.
  • Try not to use the tops if you don’t like the licorice taste. And baked it is out of this world, delicious.

How to cut Fennel?

  1. Cut off the stalks.
  2. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise, then cut it in half again.
  3. Remove the hard core in the middle.
  4. Slice the quarters as thin or thick as you like.
  5. Use immediately or refrigerate and use within 2 days.

baked fennel in a red baking dish

I have been making this Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel Recipe so many times this year, I am obsessed with it.

I like to add a minimum amount of bread crumbs and extra parmesan with a dash or two of black pepper and some fresh chopped Italian Parsley.

I hope you enjoy this Simple and Easy Gratin Baked Fennel. Buon Appetito!

a spoonful of baked fennel

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    Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

    Rosemary Molloy
    Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and a little Olive oil.  So good and good for you!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 58 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2-3 fennel (cleaned and thinly sliced)
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1-2 dashes pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian Parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C), lightly grease a medium baking dish.
    • Clean the fennel by cutting off the stalks, then cut the bulb in half lengthwise.  Remove the hard core in the middle,  then cut thin slices.  
    • In a small bowl mix together the parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and oregano.
    • Line the slices in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with the parmesan mixture.  Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the fennel is tender.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 15.3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.1mg
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      1. Christine Turner says

        August 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm

        5 stars
        Easy recipe. Great taste

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        • Rosemary says

          August 30, 2020 at 11:30 am

          Hi Christine, thanks glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      2. Diane P. says

        March 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        Hi Rosemary!
        I have tried several fennel recipies, but this is a new one and it looks both simple and delicious! I LOVE fennel. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the post, Rosemary…….

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        • Rosemary says

          March 18, 2018 at 7:23 pm

          Hi Diane, thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it. I love fennel too! 🙂

          Reply
      3. Kara says

        March 15, 2018 at 9:07 am

        5 stars
        How is it that I am first generation American of an Italian immigrant and until now did not have a clue that fennel was good for anything other than making really great hot sausage with garlic? I’ve been cheated! 🙂
        This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it both fresh and baked as soon as some deserving fennel crosses my path. Thanks for sharing!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 15, 2018 at 4:03 pm

          Hi Kara, haha yes you have been cheated. Baked and raw fennel is so good. It is one of my favourite vegetables. Let me know what you think. 🙂

          Reply
      4. Amanda Finks says

        March 13, 2018 at 7:48 pm

        5 stars
        So easy and so good! Yum!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 13, 2018 at 7:53 pm

          Hi Amanda, thanks it is.

          Reply
      5. Sandi says

        March 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm

        5 stars
        I love this recipe. I feel silly, but I have never cooked fennel. I enjoy it all of the time cold in salads. I can’t wait to try your recipe.

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        • Rosemary says

          March 13, 2018 at 7:54 pm

          Hi Sandi, thanks I usually serve it raw too, but baked is so good. I hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      6. April says

        March 12, 2018 at 6:56 pm

        5 stars
        Oh, I love fennel! I definitely want to try this – looks delicious!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm

          Hi April, thanks, I love it too and baked is amazing. Let me know what you think. 🙂

          Reply

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