Roasted Fennel

Roasted Fennel is a simple yet elegant side dish where fennel bulbs are sliced, tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roasted until tender and caramelized. This Mediterranean-inspired preparation highlights the vegetable's natural sweetness and subtle anise-like flavor, often served alongside meats, fish, or incorporated into salads.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Roasted Fennel is a low-calorie, low-carb dish, with a typical serving (about 1 cup) containing roughly 80-100 calories. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with the olive oil adding healthy monounsaturated fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Calcium	55 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Iron	0.7 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Fennel is a botanical relative of carrots and celery, and roasting transforms its crisp, slightly licorice-like raw flavor into a mellow, sweet, and almost buttery taste. Nutritionally, it's unique for providing a good amount of antioxidants like anethole, which is also studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.