
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal69
- fat6g
- saturates1g
- carbs3g
- sugars2g
- fibre5g
- protein1g
- salt0.2g
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs, sliced lengthways into 1cm-thick pieces
Fennel bulb
Like Marmite, fennel is something that you either love or hate - its strong aniseed flavour…
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
Olive oil
ol-iv oylProbably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 2 tbsp finely chopped black Kalamata olive
Olive
ol-livWidely grown all over the Mediterranean, where they've been cultivated since biblical times…
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- juice 1 lemon
Lemon
le-monOval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- small handful each parsley and basil, finely chopped
Parsley
par-sleeOne of the most ubiquitous herbs in British cookery, parsley is also popular in European and…
Method
Heat a BBQ or griddle pan. Toss the fennel in 1 tbsp of the oil, coating well. Cook for 5 mins on each side until golden brown and charred.
To make the dressing, put the olives, garlic, lemon juice and remaining oil in a bowl. Add the chopped herbs and combine. Lay the fennel on a platter and pour over the dressing. Eat warm or at room temperature.
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