Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Unusual root vegetable you'd never think to try.

Fennel has licorice flavor that is a perfect appetizer/snack. I also love this root vegetable accompanying a main dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 fennel, sliced

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon balsamic (optional)

• 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon Italian herbs

• Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2. Cut the heart out of the fennel

3. Coat fennel with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

4. Lay on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake the fennel for 40-50 minutes or until it reaches the desired softness.

As we say in Lebanon #sahten wo alf hana!