Fennel Parmigiana

Ingredients

• 4 fennel bulbs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 fat clove garlic (mashed)
• salt and pepper to season
• 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the fennel into wedges

2. 2

   Steam for 10 - 15 minutes until just tender

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and cook over a gentle heat for 3 minutes

5. 5

   Add the fennel and cook over a gentle heat for a further 5 minutes

6. 6

   Arrange the fennel wedges in a single layer in a well oiled baking dish and season with salt and pepper

7. 7

   Drizzle with any leftover oil from the pan, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown

8. 8

   Serve immediately with all the crispy bits of cheese in the pan