Roasted Fennel With Greens And Beans

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Beans and Greens

Roasted Fennel With Greens And Beans

Published on March 31, 2015 | In | By
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Bring out the best of fennel with this Mediterranean Diet recipe, which is both savory and fulfilling. This can be served as a main meal or side dish. For the most simple meal, just add some crusty bread and serve with a glass of white wine. Also, goes well with most fish and chicken dishes. Enjoy!

 

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  • 3 ratings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fennel bulb (2 bulbs), thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and chopped
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans Cannellini, rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. Into a large bowl, place fennel, garlic, 3 T olive oil, ½ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes. Mix together.
  2. Roast on a baking sheet at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Stir fennel mixture and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Roast for another 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the rest of the olive oil (5 Tbap). Add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in cannellini beans, and the remaining salt and pepper, and the fennel mixture. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve hot. Suggested garnish: Fennel frond

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2 Responses to Roasted Fennel With Greens And Beans

  1. Christine Kenneally May 31, 2018 at 5:44 pm #

    I’m so glad to hear you loved it Annette!

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  2. Annette Trethewey May 31, 2018 at 1:18 am #

    This is delicious. I thought I’d sliced the fennel too thinly, as it got very brown in the oven, but the flavor and texture were wonderful.
    Im loving every recipe i try!

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