How to Make Grilled Fennel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled fennel is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this often-underappreciated vegetable. Fennel has a unique flavor that is both refreshing and slightly sweet, and grilling it brings out its natural sweetness while adding a smoky charred flavor to the mix. This recipe is a wonderful side dish for a summer barbecue or a light and healthy addition to a weeknight dinner.

Grilled fennel is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. All you need is fresh fennel...

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Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 fennel bulbs

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Slice a very thin layer from the bottom of each fennel bulb using a vegetable peeler or paring knife; leave core in place to hold bulb intact. Remove fennel stalks, reserving fronds. Slice bulbs vertically into 1/4-inch slices. Brush slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle ground black pepper and salt on each side.
  • Grill fennel slices on the preheated grill until charred, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a serving platter.
  • Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, and reserved fennel fronds together in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle fennel slices with Parmesan cheese and drizzle lemon mixture on top.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 504mg