Not to be confused with funnel cakes, fennel is actually a vegetable that boasts a fresh, and aromatic flavor. Sauté it, roast it or add it to your soups and sauces - the choices are endless here.
Ingredients
1fennel bulb cut into wedges with the fronds removed
extra-virgin olive oilto drizzle
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by clipping off the stalks, and then slicing the fennel into 1/2-inch wedges
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl,toss the fennel wedges with the mixture and then spread evenly onto the baking sheet.
Roast for about 25 to 35 minutes or until the wedges are crisp and brown on the outside and tender on the inside.