Fennel & Tomato Gratin

Name: Fennel & Tomato Gratin
Prep time: 30

5 out of 5 stars (based on 10 reviews)

30 min prep

6 servings

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11 ingredients

This fennel & tomato gratin hails from the South of France and makes a wonderful side. It’s quick to make and quite delicious with both fish and chicken. It’s also great if cancer is in...

5 medium fennel bulbs, stalks removed (see Ann’s tips)
1 cup homemade breadcrumbs, or to taste
¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Black pepper, to taste, Freshly ground
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Quick Tomato Sauce,

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes (about 6-8), coarsely chopped (See Chef Tips)
1 to 2 cloves garlic, smashed and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small dried red pepper, seeds removed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoons, freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

318 cals

Fat

16 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

9 g

Carbohydrates

34 g

Sugar

13 g

Fiber

9 g

Protein

13 g

Sodium

711 mg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the quick tomato sauce as outlined here.
Halve the fennel bulbs and parboil in salted water for about 10 minutes or until they are just soft and slightly translucent looking. Drain. Cut into quarters. If the bulbs are very large, cut each half into 3 pieces. Set aside.
Toss the breadcrumbs and the cheese together in a bowl. Set aside.
Bring the Quick Tomato Sauce to a boil over a medium high flame in a wide sauté pan. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a shallow gratin dish, about â…“ cup. Place the fennel cut sides down on top of the sauce in a tight single layer. Pour the rest of the sauce over them and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the fennel with the breadcrumb mixture until you have a generous crust. Drizzle with the olive oil and bake for 30 minutes covered with foil, then 10 minutes uncovered, or until the breadcrumbs are golden.

Chef Tips

Don’t throw out the fennel stalks and their fine frond-like leaves. The stalks are perfect to use instead of celery when making a flavor base for soups or stews, and the fronds make a wonderful stuffing for fish or chicken.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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