How to Prepare Fennel Four Ways

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By abbeyvg
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Fennel Bulb

Do YOU know fennel bulb? I just discovered its potential a few years ago, when I moved abroad and began foraging through local markets. Here are four scrumptious, satisfying ways to prepare this refreshing vegetable.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

lots of fennel
lemon
olive oil
salt and pepper
leeks or onions
apples
walnuts
gorgonzola
basil or fennel seed
toasted hazenuts
dried chives
fresh mint
bowtie pasta
broccoli
etc....

Step 1

Lemon Fennel Leek

1 thinly-sliced fennel bulb
three leeks, sliced into angled disks, pan fried in olive oil and salt, and cooled
zest of 1 lemon
a touch more olive oil
a splash of juice (pineapple, apple, or lemon)
fennel seed
ground pepper
1 apple, sliced thinly

combine all ingredients.

Would also be good with some nuts.
Step 2

Pear and Gorgonozola on the Half-shell

1 lg onion
3 pears, diced
olive oil
juice of ½ lemon
basil or fennel seed
mint (optional)
salt and pepper
crumbled gorgonzola

Combine above ingredients gently, and fill endive leaves with mixture. Top with toasted pecan or walnuts.
Step 3

Crunchy Satisfaction Salad

1 fennel bulb, chopped
several small apples, chopped
1 small onion, diced and blanched in hot water
toasted hazelnuts, chopped

Dressing:
Olive oil
Fennel seed and/or basil
Juice + zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper

Mix dressing, and then toss with other ingredients.
Step 4

Broccoli Mint Pasta

1 large head broccoli, steamed, and cut into bite-sized florets
3 leeks, sliced into discs and fried in olive oil till blackened
about 6 cups cooked pasta, bowties
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 fennel bulb, diced small and with lemon juice and zest squoze over it
dried chives, a dash
salt and pepper
more olive oil

chill cooked ingredients in fridge while preparing the others.

Would be terrific with toasted nuts.