Fennel with Rosemary, Shallots and Goat Cheese

This classy and sophisticated dish is great as an appetizer or as a side dish with anything from grilled fish to a juicy steak. For an elegant presentation, spoon the wine sauce over the fennel, and garnish with fennel fronds.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add baby fennel, and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.

Step: 2

Butter the bottom of a shallow baking dish, and sprinkle with garlic, rosemary, and shallots. Arrange the fennel in the baking dish, and pour in the white wine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step: 3

Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 minutes, basting occasionally. Set the oven to Broil, then sprinkle the fennel with crumbled goat cheese. Broil for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.

Per Serving: 167 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 8.2g; fat 7.9g; cholesterol 20.6mg; sodium 155.2mg.

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