Grilled Fennel

Fennel takes center stage in this simple grilled fennel dish with Italian flavors of olive oil, basil, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to slice a very thin layer from the bottom of each fennel bulb; 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.

Step 3

Grill fennel slices in the preheated grill until charred, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a serving platter.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Sprinkle fennel slices with Parmesan cheese and drizzle lemon mixture on top.