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Browned breadcrumbs on top of baked fennel and apple

Baked Fennel and Apple with Breadcrumbs

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Sliced fennel and apple lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg is baked with breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley.
Course Side dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 159
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 2 red apples peeled and sliced
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Small pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ cup (82 grams) plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
  • Cut the stems from the bottom of the fennel. Cut in half and cut in a triangle around the hard center then slice.
  • Lightly coat the bottom of a large casserole dish with oil. Lay the fennel and apple slices in a casserole dish. Drizzle with more oil, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes..
  • Toast the bread slices, cool then blend into breadcrumbs (skip this step if using pre-made breadcrumbs). Mix the breadcrumbs, parsley and Parmesan in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove the foil and sprinkle the top of the fennel and apples evenly with the breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 more minutes until the top is golden brown.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 741mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g