Try this easy Mediterranean Baked Fennel recipe, a perfect Italian side dish.

Finocchi gratinati alla mediterranea

Fennel is a staple in many refrigerators, yet finding new ways to cook it can be challenging. Enter Mediterranean Baked Fennel, an easy and quick Italian recipe that transforms fennel into a mouthwatering dish. This recipe combines cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, and anchovies to enhance the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of fennel. Simply spread the ingredients on a baking sheet, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake to achieve a golden, crispy crust.

Mediterranean Baked Fennel is an ideal last-minute side dish, perfect for evenings when you’re short on time. It’s so delicious, you’ll find yourself making it time and again!

Other Fennel Recipes to Try

• Pan-Grilled Fennel
• Fennel with Almonds
• Baked Breaded Fennel
• Baked Fennel with Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients

• 2 fennel bulbs
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 50g black olives
• 30g capers
• 30g pine nuts
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 50g breadcrumbs
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Wash and slice the fennel bulbs.
3. Place fennel slices on a baking sheet.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and pine nuts.
5. Arrange anchovy fillets over the top.
6. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
7. Drizzle with olive oil.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Total Time

35 minutes

Cuisine

Italian