Grilled Fennel on the Bbq Anise in French
Elevate your next barbecue with the rustic elegance of Grilled Fennel on the BBQ, a French-inspired dish that transforms this underrated vegetable into a smoky, caramelized masterpiece. Featuring tender fennel slices brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, this recipe brings out the natural anise-like sweetness of fennel while adding irresistible grill marks for visual appeal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, this quick and healthy side dish is not only simple to prepare but also a perfect complement to grilled meats or as a light appetizer. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes on the grill, this recipe is ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you're craving a unique, garden-fresh flavor. Keywords: grilled fennel recipe, BBQ fennel side dish, French-inspired fennel.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Fennel bulbs
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
Instructions
1. Preheat your barbecue or grill to medium-high heat.
2. Rinse the fennel bulbs under cold water and pat them dry. Slice each fennel bulb lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices, keeping the core intact to hold the layers together.
3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the fennel slices generously with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
5. Place the fennel slices onto the preheated grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and have softened but still have a slight crunch.
6. Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
7. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese for an added touch of flavor.
8. Serve warm as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2074 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2019 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
