Mouth-Healthy Recipe: Roasted Fennel with Garlic and Herbs

Golden and caramelized with a savory mix of garlic and herbs, this roasted fennel dish isn’t just delicious — it’s a flavorful way to nourish your eyes and strengthen your smile.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large fennel bulb
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ – ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the fennel bulb into 1-inch slices and place them on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil and garlic, and brush it over the fennel.
  4. Sprinkle the thyme, salt, and black pepper on top of the fennel.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.
Vivien Tran
Vivien is a content marketing specialist at Delta Dental of Arizona. She holds a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. She lives in the details and prefers experience that are worth repeating—travel, memorable meals, and live music that pulls her onto the dance floor.