OVEN BRAISED FENNEL

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 

1/4 tsp. ground turmeric 

1/8 tsp. black pepper 

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 

2 fennel bulbs, stalks trimmed, bulbs cut in half lengthwise and each half cut into 4 or 5 wedges, leaving the core intact  

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PREPARATION

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.  

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt, turmeric, pepper, and oil. Add the fennel and toss well to fully coat with the dressing.

3. Transfer the fennel and the dressing to a rimmed baking sheet. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, until the fennel is mostly tender.  

4. Remove the foil and continue cooking until any liquid evaporates and the fennel begins to brown in spots, about 10 minutes.