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If you're looking for an easy, healthy, and impressive fennel idea, your search ends here. Roasting fennel brings out its naturally sweet, anise-like flavor — that's why we've rounded up seven of our favorite ways to roast the winter veggie. You'll find simple sides to make with few ingredients, nutrient-packed main dishes, and crowd-pleasing appetizers in this collection of our best roasted fennel recipes.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Fennel Soup with Citrus
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Roasted fennel, butternut squash, onions, and garlic are blended with spices, chicken broth, marmalade, and heavy cream. This creamy soup is perfect for chilly fall and winter nights.
Oven-Roasted Fennel
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Sometimes the simplest things in life are best. Need proof? Try this basic roasted fennel recipe seasoned with garlic and thyme.
Orange Maple Roasted Carrots and Fennel
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"Roasting carrots and fennel brings out their natural sweetness; tossing them with maple and orange zest takes them to a whole other level," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar France C, who suggests pairing with roasted pork or grilled fish.
Roasted Carrot and Fennel Pork
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Here's a restaurant-worthy meal that will satisfy everyone at your table. Reviewer Vicki Warren calls this filling dinner "amazingly good."
Roasted Beets, Apples, and Fennel
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"Earthy beets, sweet apples, and aromatic fennel bulbs tossed with a honey Dijon dressing and roasted until tender," recipe creator Angelina says of this colorful side dish.
Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl
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This plant-based meal with roasted fennel, sweet potatoes, and other veggies is as delicious as it is nutritious. An orange-curry dressing is the perfect finishing touch.
Roasted Fennel and Carrots
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Make this simple, healthy, and subtly spicy side dish with just four ingredients: fennel, multi-colored carrots, olive oil, and Sriracha salt.
More Inspiration
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Try one of Our Favorite Fennel Salad Recipes With Lots of Flavor. Plus, explore our entire collection of Fennel Recipes.