Finocchio Con Latte Al Forno (Fennel Baked in Milk)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Finocchio Con Latte Al Forno (Fennel Baked in Milk)
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 medium fennel bulbs , fronds removed and reserved
4 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fennel seed , crushed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
315
Sugar
11g
Fat
18g
Finocchio Con Latte Al Forno, or Fennel Baked in Milk, is an Italian dish that is a great way to enjoy fennel. This recipe uses fresh fennel bulbs that are cooked in milk, which makes them tender and cheesy. The dish is flavored with fennel seeds and Parmesan cheese, which gives it a unique taste. Traditionally, it’s served as a main course with salad or roasted potatoes. However, it can also be enjoyed as a side dish. Fennel has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and is particularly good for digestion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cut the fennel bulbs into quarters, then remove the tough core at the bottom of each piece and cut each quarter in half lengthwise. Lay the fennel in an oven-safe dish with the butter, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper.
3.Pour the milk over the fennel until it is submerged. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
4.Cover the dish with foil and cook for 45 minutes.
5.Remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

PROS

The fennel is cooked to perfection in the milk, which makes it very tender and juicy.

This dish is cheesy and delicious with a unique flavor profile.

CONS

The cheese in this dish makes it high in calories and fat.

Some people might not enjoy the taste of fennel, which makes this dish an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fennel is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
The milk in this dish provides calcium and vitamin D.
Parmesan cheese is high in protein and calcium.
This dish can be a great addition to a balanced diet.

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