The Whole Wheat

This was my first attempt at baking fennel and I loved the results. This dish could be dressed up many different ways, but the lovely fennel flavor softens and shines through from the baking. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 fennel bulbs
• 4 shallots chopped
• 1 t. sugar
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 inch of ginger finely chopped
• 1 T. sesame oil
• juice of one lemon
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• salt and pepper

1. Cut off the base and tops of the fennel bulbs. Cut the bulbs into quarters, then into approximately 1/2 inch slices. Mix the fennel slices, shallots, sugar, and about 2 T. of olive oil. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, add 1 T. olive oil, garlic and ginger. Cook over low heat for several minutes. Add all remaining ingredients to taste, bring to a simmer then drizzle over roasted fennel.
3. Mix well and serve immediately with all juices.