Fennel Gratin Recipe
Acclaimed Philly chef Marc Vetri's fresh take on the classic potato gratin makes fennel the focus — giving the dish a lighter feel. Use this dish as a quick and easy addition to Sunday dinner. It's also sure to convert any non-fennel enthusiasts. WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE anyway?
Fennel Gratin Recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
4
to 6 servings
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs (about 2 pounds)
- About 2 1/2 cups olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesean cheese
Directions
- 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. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges and remove the cores.
- Lay the wedges on a rimmed baking sheet and add olive oil to a depth of 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each wedge with a pinch each of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Top each with about 1 teaspoon of Parmesan.
- Bake until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the oil until just warm. Using a slotted metal spatula, transfer the fennel to plates and garnish with the reserved fennel fronds.