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Grilled Fennel

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

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Serves 4

Grilled Fennel

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel (medium sized), about 2 pounds3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or related basting oil)

Before You Begin

The trickiest part of this recipe is cutting the fennel so that it does not fall through the rack. We found that slicing it vertically into sections 1/4 inch thick, with a piece of the core still attached, keeps the layers intact.

Instructions

  1. Cut off stems and feathery fronds from fennel. Trim a very thin slice from the base of the bulb and remove any tough or blemished outer layers. Slice the bulb vertically through its base into 1/4-inch thick pieces that resemble fans. Toss fennel and oil together in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill fennel over medium-hot fire, turning once, until tender and streaked with dark grill marks, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Grilled Fennel

Grilled Fennel

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Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel (medium sized), about 2 pounds
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or related basting oil)

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel (medium sized), about 2 pounds
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or related basting oil)

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel (medium sized), about 2 pounds
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or related basting oil)

Before You Begin

The trickiest part of this recipe is cutting the fennel so that it does not fall through the rack. We found that slicing it vertically into sections 1/4 inch thick, with a piece of the core still attached, keeps the layers intact.

Instructions

  1. Cut off stems and feathery fronds from fennel. Trim a very thin slice from the base of the bulb and remove any tough or blemished outer layers. Slice the bulb vertically through its base into 1/4-inch thick pieces that resemble fans. Toss fennel and oil together in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Grill fennel over medium-hot fire, turning once, until tender and streaked with dark grill marks, 7 to 9 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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