April 22, 2021

Caramelized Crispy Fennel

Name: Caramelized Crispy Fennel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 bulbs fennel (tops removed, bulbs cut in half vertically removing any outer damaged leaves, and then julienne (slice)); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Caramelized Crispy Fennel is the perfect addition to your favorite dishes. While it tastes similar to sautéed onions, cooked fennel naturally has a slightly spicy kick to it with a wonderful hint of anise (black licorice). The next time you plan to sauté onions consider trying Caramelized Crispy Fennel instead.

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Fennel Preparation

Fennel can be found at most markets. For this recipe, remove tops of the fennel (see photo above), reserve fennel fronds for garnish, cut bulbs in half vertically removing any outer damaged leaves, and then julienne(slice).

Caramelizing and Crisping the Fennel

sliced fennel after 20 minutes in the pan

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add fennel and salt, and cook for 30 minutes. Then increase the heat to medium for the remaining 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized with crispy edges, 45 minutes total.

Caramelized Crispy Fennel

Remove fennel from pan and add to your favorite fish, meat, poultry, and/or vegetarian dish.

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Caramelized Crispy Fennel

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: fennel, gluten free

Servings: 1 cup

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel tops removed, bulbs cut in half vertically removing any outer damaged leaves, and then julienne (slice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.
Add fennel and salt, and cook for 30 minutes. Then increase the heat to medium for the remaining 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until caramelized with crispy edges, 45 minutes total.
Remove fennel from pan and add to your favorite fish, meat, poultry, and/or vegetarian dish.

Notes

Caramelized Fennel pairs amazingly well with Shawarma-Spiced Lamb and any burger.

Large white/yellow onions could be substituted if you’re not a fennel fan but I strongly urge you to try the fennel first.

Recipe is from the Israeli Soul cookbook.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these other GFchow recipes. Roasted Fennel with Parmesan, Zucchini Parmesan Fries, and Herb-Baked Acorn Squash with Parmesan.

Gluten Free Disclaimer

The recipes you find here are considered by me to be gluten free. However, it is up to you to make sure the ingredients you use are gluten free. Whenever possible, I will list specific brands of ingredients that I use, but always be sure to check the labels yourself to verify the item is gluten free.