Grilled Fennel Recipe Video

Join Toby as she prepares this wonderful side dish on loan from Registered Dietitians Meri Raffetto and Wendy Jo Peterson from their new book "The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Dummies"

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Fennel bulbs2
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon, divided
 Salt1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Red pepper flakes1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Orange1
 Almonds1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 106

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g18.9%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g6.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 122.2 mg5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g5%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.9%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 4 g7.3%

Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C 53.4%

Calcium 9.8% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the grill to medium high.
2. Trim the fennel bulbs and cut in half from top to bottom.
3. Drizzle the fennel with 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
4. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
5. Peel the orange and remove the membrane and segment, keep aside.
6. Toast the almond in a skillet over medium – low heat.

MAKING
7. Place the seasoned fennels onto the grill and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Turn and grill on the other side for 5 minutes.
9. In a large bowl combine the orange segments and toasted almonds.
10. Slice the grilled fennel and add to the bowl.

SERVING
11. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fennel salad and toss, Serve warm and enjoy!
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