Fennel Receipes

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Italian Fennel Casserole

Serves 4

1. 2 tablespoons oil (preferably coconut oil)

2. 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thin into ½” – 1” pieces

3. 3 cloves garlic, crushed

4. 1 pound fennel, sliced thin into ½” – 1” pieces

5. 12 oz chopped tomatoes

6. Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping

1. 8-10 ounces of breadcrumbs

2. 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

3. 1 teaspoon sea salt

4. 1-2 teaspoons black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400o. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Add fennel and sauté another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 2 quart oven proof dish.  Mix the bread crumbs, olive oil, salt and pepper and sprinkle over the top then bake (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until the top is nice and crisp. Serve immediately.

Fennel Saute 

Serves 4

1. 2 fennel bulbs, sliced thing into ½” – 1” long pieces

2. 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia), sliced thin into ½” to 1” long pieces

3. 1-2 tablespoons butter

4. Salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, sauté for 5 minutes then add fennel and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté another 10 minutes and serve.

Fennel Cucumber Salsa

1. 1 English cucumber, diced

2. 1 large fennel bulb, diced

3. 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced

4. 1/2 red onion, chopped

5. 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, diced

6. 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

7. 2 tablespoons honey

8. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

9. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine the cucumber, fennel, avocado, red onion, banana peppers, cilantro, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Allow mixture to sit 20 minutes before serving.

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