Oven-baked creamy fennel with parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 pcs Garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 pcs Fenel bulbs, small
• 2 tbsp Parmesan, grated
• 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch Salt, fresh ground
• 1 pinch Black pepper, ground

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet, over medium-high heat until oil starts to sizzle; add fennel.
3. Add garlic to skillet; brown fennel on one side for 4 minutes.
4. Flip carefully and season lightly with salt.
5. Cover skillet with parchment-lined foil and transfer to oven.
6. Roast until fennel is very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Let cool slightly.
8. Increase oven temperature to 220°C.
9. Transfer garlic and fennel in food processor; process until lumpy consistency.
10. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in 20g grated parmesan cheese.
11. Transfer mixture to a smaller baking dish and sprinkle with remaining grated cheese; bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
12. Serve immediately as a side dish.