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Fennel Recipes - Plus How to Cook & Prepare Fennel

Boasting a sweet, liquorice-esque flavour, fennel is one ingredient that’s sure to jazz up any mid-week meal. From salads, to sausage pastas and more, browse our fennel recipes today.

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Fennel Recipes

Fennel has a distinctive, sweet aroma and a liquorice flavour that will make your dishes delicious. If you are looking for ideas on how to enjoy fennel, here are some fennel recipes to try.

Pepper Crusted Venison Steak & Red Wine Jus
with Creamy Parsley Mash and Braised Fennel

UNDER 600 CALORIES

40 minutes | Medium | 435 kcal

Pan Fried Sea Bass and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Asparagus, Fennel and a Mediterranean Tomato Salsa

35 minutes | Medium | 490 kcal

Buttery Fennel and Sausage Pasta
with Linguine

30 minutes | Medium | 933 kcal

Pan-Fried Monkfish Medallions
with Roasted Fennel, Samphire and a Lemon Butter Sauce

40 minutes | Medium | 466 kcal

Lemony Pan-Fried Bream
with Saffron Orzo, Fennel & Tomato Salad

35 minutes | Medium | 762 kcal

British Roast Pork Belly
with Colcannon Mash and a Roasted Fennel & Mustard Sauce

1 hour | Medium | 1091 kcal

Italian Pork Meatballs
with Fennel and Puntaletta Pasta

35 minutes | Medium | 824 kcal

Grilled Coley
with Fennel Remoulade and Bulgur Salad

CALORIE SMART

20 minutes | Medium | 341 kcal

Pepper Crusted Venison Steak & Red Wine Jus
with Creamy Parsley Mash and Braised Fennel

UNDER 600 CALORIES

40 minutes | Medium | 435 kcal

Pan Fried Sea Bass and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Asparagus, Fennel and a Mediterranean Tomato Salsa

35 minutes | Medium | 490 kcal

Buttery Fennel and Sausage Pasta
with Linguine

30 minutes | Medium | 933 kcal

Pan-Fried Monkfish Medallions
with Roasted Fennel, Samphire and a Lemon Butter Sauce

40 minutes | Medium | 466 kcal

Lemony Pan-Fried Bream
with Saffron Orzo, Fennel & Tomato Salad

35 minutes | Medium | 762 kcal

British Roast Pork Belly
with Colcannon Mash and a Roasted Fennel & Mustard Sauce

1 hour | Medium | 1091 kcal

Italian Pork Meatballs
with Fennel and Puntaletta Pasta

35 minutes | Medium | 824 kcal

Grilled Coley
with Fennel Remoulade and Bulgur Salad

CALORIE SMART

20 minutes | Medium | 341 kcal

Fennel Recipe FAQs

What does fennel taste like?

Fennel boasts a mild, sweet flavour with a touch of liquorice or anise. When cooked, its flavour mellows and provides a caramelised, earthy character to many fennel recipes.

Is fennel a vegetable?

Yes, fennel is a vegetable. The bulb, stalks, and fronds of fennel are all edible, meaning there’s minimal food waste with this delicious vegetable.

Can you eat fennel raw?

Yes, it’s perfectly safe to eat fennel raw. Raw fennel provides a crunchy and sweet addition to many recipes.

How do you slice fennel?

To slice fennel, trim off the stalks and fronds, then cut the bulb in half lengthwise. Remove the tough core from each half before slicing it to your desired thickness. If you’re roasting or grilling your fennel, make sure to leave the slices a little chunkier when you slice them for the best results.

Can you freeze fennel?

Yes, you can freeze fennel. Before freezing, blanching your fennel before adding it to your freezer bag or air-tight container will create optimum results for when you do come to thawing and cooking. However, it’s important to remember that although most parts of fennel do freeze well, due to their high water content, freezing the bulb will change its texture.

What can I use instead of fennel seeds?

If you don't have fennel seeds, anise seeds, cumin seeds, or caraway seeds are all great substitutes, depending on the flavour you’re aiming for in your dish.