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It’s crunchy, sweet and refreshing all at
once. Which vegetable? Fennel. Is it just us, or is this one puzzling
vegetable? We know that it works well in Italian cuisine but...it’s just so
difficult to add in!
We’re always up for a culinary challenge,
so today we’ll be taking a closer look at some excellent reasons to finish up
that fennel. And of course we’ll be highlighting five incredibly gorgeous
recipes.
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| via Flickr by Alice Henneman |
Let’s start with the health benefits. Here
are just a couple of reasons why you should consider throwing fennel into the
mix:
- An excellent source of vitamin C
- A very good source of fiber
- Helps lower high blood pressure
- Helps with digestion and works to get rid of bad breath
- Contains high levels of potassium, which can increase brain function
foodie crush: Citrus Fennel and Avocado Salad
Look at those colours! Could this salad be
any more stunning? We think not. As far as we’re concerned, foodie crush hit
this recipe out of the park. After getting an eyeful of this salad, we’ve
definitely got a crush on fennel.
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| Photo by foodie crush |
Click here for the full recipe.
Bon Appétit: Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Fennel, and Mushrooms.
Bon Appétit nails the classic Italian
pairing of fennel with mushrooms and sausage, and it’s an added bonus that it
takes under an hour to get the dish from stove-top to table.
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| Photo by José Picayo |
Click here for the full recipe.
The First Mess: Leek, Fennel, Apple & Walnut Soup with Turmeric
Again with the colours! Isn’t this just the
most deliciously beautiful soup? The delicate topping of fennel wisps and crunchy
walnuts really kicks its culinary status up a notch.
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| Photo by The First Mess |
Click here for the full recipe.
The Kitchy Kitchen: Wild Alaskan Salmon with Pistachio Pesto & Roasted Fennel
This recipe feels like it’s a few steps
outside the “practical uses of fennel” box...but boy, does it look good!
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| Photo by The Kitchy Kitchen |
Click here for the full recipe.
love & olive oil: Caramelized Fennel and Onion Pizza
This pizza isn’t your typical, beautifully
contrasting pizza with a traditional sauce and classic flavor palate. This pizza is golden, gooey, sweet,
savory and salty. This pizza is the
stuff of legends.
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| Photo by love and olive oil |
Click here for the full recipe.
