Fennel is a wide white bulb with long green stems and fronds coming out of the top. In your CSA Share the fennel will usually have some stems and fronds attached. The feathery fennel fronds can be used as herbs in cooking, they pair well with chicken, fish, and salads. The stems are not edible, but the white bulb is versatile and delicious. Fennel can be prepared raw or cooked, and can be used in place of celery for a completely different taste.
Storage
Cut the stalks off of the fennel, store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can save the fronds in a cup of water to use as an herb.
Preparation
Check out our post on chopping fennel. Trim off any bad spots, or remove outer layer if necessary. Slice in half lengthwise, then slice thin or dice. Fennel can grated or shaved into salads, or grilled, braised, or roasted. Pair well with lamb and pork.
Recipes
Roasted Red Pepper & Fennel Slaw
Fennel Pepper Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing
How to Use all the Fennel in Your CSA Share
Grilled Sausage & Fennel Pepper Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing
Carrot Hot Dogs & Fennel Pepper Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing
Spicy Radicchio & Fennel Pizza
Fennel & Apple Braised Pork Chops
Apple Cider Braised Fennel & Kale
Braised Fennel with Artichokes & Heirloom Lima Beans
Grass Fed Lamb with Fennel Relish
Getting Started with the Fennel in Your CSA Share
