Oven Baked Fennel with Balsamic Dressing

Oven Baked Fennel with Balsamic Dressing

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

110kcal

Sugar

Sugar

7g

Fat

Fat

10g

Fiber

Fiber

3g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

1g

Protein

Protein

1g

Carbs

Carbs

10g

Sodium

Sodium

52mg

Ingredients

- 3 Fennel bulb
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 tsp Organic lemon zest
- 50ml / 1.69fl oz dark Balsamic cream
- 1-2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Clean 3 Fennel bulbs, trim the ends, and wash.
3. Pat dry the fennel greens, chop finely, and set aside.
4. Quarter the fennel bulbs lengthwise and remove the hard core.
5. Cut the fennel quarters into wedges and spread in a baking dish.
6. Drizzle with 4 tbsp Olive oil and season with Salt and Pepper.
7. Roast in the oven on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, peel and finely dice 1 Garlic clove.
9. Mix Garlic, 1 tsp Organic lemon zest, 50ml dark Balsamic cream, 1-2 tbsp Honey, and 1 tsp Mustard seeds with 50ml water in a blender. Season with Salt and Pepper.
10. Serve the roasted fennel, topped with 2-3 tbsp Balsamic dressing and chopped fennel greens.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

13% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

22% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

10% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

22% of RDI

Folate

Folate

22% of RDI

Good to know

Fennel is a healthy multitasker: it is low in calories yet rich in vitamins and minerals. Just 100g of fennel covers the daily requirement for Vitamin C, which supports a strong immune system. Essential oils in fennel promote digestion and relieve bloating.