Warm Roasted Fennel & Parmesan Cheese Spread

A tasty, low fat spread that uses caramelized fennel, onions, and garlic.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Cracked Black Pepper
• 3 Medium Sized Fennel Bulbs, Trimmed & Cut Into 1 Inch Wedges
• 1 Small, Sweet Onion, Peeled & Cut Into 1 Inch Wedges
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled
• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper
• Multigrain Baguette, Sliced & Grilled

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2Toss the fennel, onion and garlic with the...: Toss the fennel, onion and garlic with the olive oil and place in an oven-proof roasting dish.
3. 3Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally,...: Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fork tender and lightly browned.
4. 4Place the vegetables into a food processor along...: Place the vegetables into a food processor along with the grated cheese and pulse until fairly smooth.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper and place in...: Season with salt and pepper and place in a small oven-proof baking dish.
6. 6Sprinkle the top with the additional 2 tablespoons...: Sprinkle the top with the additional 2 tablespoons of grated cheese and cracked pepper and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
7. 7When ready to serve, first preheat the oven...: When ready to serve, first preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and then bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8Serve warm along with slices of grilled bread.