Blue Cheese Baked Fennel

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Blue Cheese Baked Fennel Recipe for a Healthier Meal

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

20-25 min

Ready In

30-35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 fennel bulbs
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	7 ounces mild blue cheese ( e.g . Cambozola , Grinzola , Dolcelatte , Gorgonzola )
	4 tablespoons mixed seeds , such as pumpkin , sesame , sunflower or 4 tablespoons linseeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

224

Sugar

Fat

19g

Blue Cheese Baked Fennel is a simple and flavorful side dish that can complement a variety of main courses. The mild blue cheese balances the sweetness of the fennel, while the mixed seeds add a crunchy and nutty taste. This recipe can be enjoyed as a healthy and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, whether you're a fan of fennel or trying it for the first time. It takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or weekend meals.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.	Remove any tough outer layers from the fennel bulbs and slice them into thin pieces.
3.	Place the sliced fennel in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
4.	Crumble the blue cheese over the fennel, then sprinkle with the mixed seeds.
5.	Bake the fennel in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the fennel is tender.

PROS

This recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fennel, a vegetable known for its digestive benefits and high nutritional content.

The combination of blue cheese and mixed seeds adds a unique texture and flavor to the dish.

CONS

Blue cheese is high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The fennel may not be everyone’s favorite vegetable due to its distinct licorice-like taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fennel is a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and other nutrients that promote digestive and heart health. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Blue cheese contains calcium and protein, but it is also high in saturated fat and sodium. Consuming it in moderation may support bone health and satiety.